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Vika's Last Assignment follows Ukrainian journalist Viktoria Roshchyna as she travels to Russian-occupied territories to produce a report. Her work leads her through Russia, where she is detained and imprisoned in the Taganrog SIZO-2 detention center. The film captures the uncertainty faced by her family and colleagues as they await news of her return during her months in captivity.
In October 2024, Viktoria's father receives a letter from the Russians confirming her death. The documentary features investigations by journalists from Slidstvo.Info and organizations like Reporters Without Borders, who trace Viktoria's path and gather testimonies about her imprisonment. These findings reveal crimes committed against her, emphasizing the risks faced by journalists in conflict zones.
Why Watch
- •Find out what happened to Viktoria Roshchyna.
- •See the conditions in Taganrog SIZO-2 detention center.
- •Meet the journalists investigating her story.
Did You Know
•Viktoria Roshchyna was detained in Taganrog SIZO-2 detention center.
•Her father received a letter in October 2024 stating she had died.
•Journalists from Slidstvo.Info traced Viktoria's path after her detention.
•The film documents previously unknown crimes against journalists in Russia.
Perfect For
Journalism ethicsUkrainian historyPress freedom