Igor Karpenko, Chairman of the Central Election Commission, and Yelena Krutolevich, Editor-in-Chief of BelTA's main news desk
MINSK, 6 May (BelTA) - The real power of mass media lies not only in reporting news but also in the ability to shape public opinion and contribute to the solution of topical issues, Chairman of the Belarusian Central Election Commission Igor Karpenko said as he presented awards to journalists for their work during the Belarus presidential election in 2025, BelTA learned.
Igor Karpenko noted that throughout the election campaign the mass media covered the main stages of the campaign, delivered expert opinions, helped voters to understand the key political points, creating conditions for an informed choice.
“The real power of mass media lies not only in the ability to report news but also in the ability to shape public opinion and facilitate discussion of topical issues, to serve as an important link in the dialogue between the people and the authorities,” Igor Karpenko believes. “There is no doubt that at a time of speculations and conflicting opinions, it is especially important to be a voice that strives for objectivity and truth. Your audiences rely on you when it comes to understanding complex economic, social and political issues, and also electoral issues.”
This is why, Igor Karpenko believes, the role of the media cannot be overestimated: “These days we celebrate Press Day and the Day of Radio, Television and Communication Workers. These two holidays precede the great date, the 80th anniversary of which we will celebrate on 9 May.”
Igor Karpenko, Chairman of the Central Election
Commission, and Olga Zaitseva, Editor-in-Chief of BeTA's Visual Information Desk
Information Minister Marat Markov thanked the journalists for their work in the presidential election and in the media in general. At the same time, the minister emphasized, the work does not end there: “Let us remember that it was thanks in no small part to your work that the election was successful. Of course, it was also thanks to our leader, thanks to good organization, but also thanks to your work, among other things.”
Marat Markov
Marat Markov also drew attention to the growing trust in the media. “We have gained more than 20% in trust over two years. This is evidenced by the ratings and subscriptions to regional media. People understand perfectly well where to look for reliable information,” the minister stated.
Information Minister Marat Markov and columnist with
the 7 Days newspaper Aleksei Gorbunov
Igor Karpenko noted that throughout the election campaign the mass media covered the main stages of the campaign, delivered expert opinions, helped voters to understand the key political points, creating conditions for an informed choice.
“The real power of mass media lies not only in the ability to report news but also in the ability to shape public opinion and facilitate discussion of topical issues, to serve as an important link in the dialogue between the people and the authorities,” Igor Karpenko believes. “There is no doubt that at a time of speculations and conflicting opinions, it is especially important to be a voice that strives for objectivity and truth. Your audiences rely on you when it comes to understanding complex economic, social and political issues, and also electoral issues.”This is why, Igor Karpenko believes, the role of the media cannot be overestimated: “These days we celebrate Press Day and the Day of Radio, Television and Communication Workers. These two holidays precede the great date, the 80th anniversary of which we will celebrate on 9 May.”
Igor Karpenko, Chairman of the Central Election
Commission, and Olga Zaitseva, Editor-in-Chief of BeTA's Visual Information Desk
Igor Karpenko, Chairman of the Central Election Commission, and Natalia Kozich, Deputy Editor-in-Chief - Head of Special Projects at BelTA's Visual Information Desk
Marat Markov
Marat Markov also drew attention to the growing trust in the media. “We have gained more than 20% in trust over two years. This is evidenced by the ratings and subscriptions to regional media. People understand perfectly well where to look for reliable information,” the minister stated.
Information Minister Marat Markov and columnist with
the 7 Days newspaper Aleksei Gorbunov
Information Minister Marat Markov and Galina Golovataya, Editor-in-Chief, BelTA’s Publishing House
The CEC head and the information minister presented certificates of merit and commendation letters to the employees of the Belarusian Telegraph Agency BelTA, the Belarus Segodnya publishing house, Belteleradiocompany, the Second National TV Channel, Stolichnoye Television, and the representative office of the Interstate TV and Radio Company Mir in Belarus.
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