Journalism as a profession appeared on the territory of Ukraine in the nineteenth century. For a hundred years, they tried to actively develop this direction of expression of opinion, but there were not many chances for that. Journalists were allowed to work at one narrowly profiled level - Leninism, agitations and propaganda, everything else was strictly prohibited.
From the time when Ukraine finally gained independence, the revival of Ukrainian journalism began, and there have always been difficulties in this profession - self-censorship, the imprint of the totalitarian past, writing commissioned materials and much more. Today mass media plays an important role in the life of our society. There is a war in the country and journalists are risking their lives and health to gather all the important information, tell the truth, and fight the enemy on the information field.
The history of the holiday and interesting facts about journalism
Journalist's Day is a holiday celebrated on June 6. This date was not chosen by chance, it was on this day in 1992 that the Ukrainian Union of Journalists was accepted into the International Community of Journalists in Brussels. In 1994, by decree of the first President of Ukraine (Leonid Kravchuk), the date of the professional journalistic holiday was established. Some interesting facts about journalists and their work:
Journalist - comes from the French word Journal, which means "newspaper". Papier Journal is a "daily paper", accordingly, a journalist is a messenger who brings daily news;
The prototype of the first newspaper was the ancient manuscripts with news, for example, Julius Caesar published "Acts of the Senate", a little later it was the publication "Daily Public Boards", in 911 China began to publish the "Capital Herald" (Jin bao);
The first printed newspaper was published in Strasbourg - it was on the street in 1605, the first daily edition was published in Britain - in 1702 (the newspaper was called "The Daily Courant"), the first newspaper in Ukraine was published weekly since 1776, it was called "Gazette deLeipol ” and was printed in French;
The Ukrainian Union of Journalists was established in April 1959;
October 1905 — S. Yefremov published, for the first time in Ukraine, an article in the Ukrainian language — entitled "Will there be a trial or will there be punishment";
Representatives of the journalistic profession in Ukraine are called the "fourth power";
"Reporters Without Borders" is a human rights organization, where Ukraine ranks ninety-seventh;
"General Diary of Zemstvo Laws and Government for the Crown Region of Halychyna and Volodymyr with the Duchy of Oswiecim and Zator and the Grand Duchy of Kraków" — an edition that could be bought in the nineteenth century;
The MOU television and radio studio was created on the Day of Journalists of Ukraine , the company has been covering military life for thirty years.
Journalist's Day 2024 is on the first Thursday of summer. The best representatives of the profession are presented with awards and distinctions. Being a media person in today's world is not an easy task, because the life of a modern person is in the era of rapid changes in information and technology. A journalist must always be up to date with the latest events and trends, work with new technologies and social media, as well as promptly respond to challenges that arise in the work process. In addition, a journalist must be ethical and responsible, adhere to certain standards and check information for authenticity. A large number of people trust journalists, which is why this profession is important. June 6 is Journalist's Day — a holiday for correspondents, reporters, editors and all those who work in the media space.
The mission of every journalist is to create today's history - without embellishments, truthfully and objectively reflecting real events. After a certain period of time, our descendants will be able to analyze the years during which the current generation has to live, not only from textbooks, but also from newspaper and television archives.
Who is a media person and whom to congratulate on Journalist's Day
Perhaps the smartest and most knowledgeable person is a journalist. People who work in this field can interpret any information, present it interestingly, tell any news well and interest the audience. This profession is suitable for people who like: traveling, writing a lot and communicating with other people, finding the right information here and now, interviewing anyone, being in the center of events, a camera and taking pictures. A journalist is an interesting and quite prestigious profession. There is such a well-known saying: "To own information means to own the world." Journalism attracts the young and ambitious with the opportunity to have quite good earnings, as well as occupy a prestigious place in the structure of society. In any country in the world, journalism is one of the most prestigious professions, and work is valued at the highest rates.
Congratulations on the Day of the Journalist, with which you can congratulate all involved and acquaintances:
To be in the thick of life's events,
Don't miss out on great discoveries
And skillfully wield a pen,
Go your difficult way,
To be only honest and true,
Fair in his assessments,
Universal specialist -
Then you are a journalist!
We celebrate your holiday with you,
Congratulations on the Day of Journalists!
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Illuminates life always appropriately,
In a moment reflects the flow of time,
And even where it is dangerous to be
He cannot do without news.
Today Ukraine celebrates
Journalist's Day. So I wish you
Let the sun shine brightly and not fade away,
Like a beacon to distant ships.
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Journalists! you today
We are glad to congratulate
Let the work be noble
The truth remains
Report from Istyna,
Interview in Honesty,
It is your honorable duty to carry
The light of modernity!
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Your weapon is the word
Your bayonet is a feather,
Use them
Good for people!
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We sincerely congratulate you on the holiday,
We wish you success in difficult work.
And happiness, although peace is only a dream,
And only happy news - on Journalist's Day!
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Happy Journalist's Day
Congratulations to Ukrainian journalists on their professional holiday! The path of a journalist is not easy, you have to fight against many temptations and find loopholes in the system. May your information always be the freshest and most interesting! Happy holiday!
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Dear journalist, you visit the most diverse places, covering fresh and interesting news especially for us. Thank you! I wish that the work was boiling, the news was only positive and interesting. Happy Journalist's Day of Ukraine!
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On this wonderful professional holiday, I want to wish the main thing: may one of the most interesting jobs in the world become even more exciting and pleasant! Let positive events and good people surround you every day. More such important qualities for a journalist as courage, tenacity and even impudence. And let your life not be limited to your favorite work. Happy journalist's day!
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I congratulate you on your professional holiday! You know all the latest news and inform people every day. May your work be safe, may any door be opened for you on time. Let a sharp mind lead you forward, and everything in the profession will be without problems, without regrets and worries.
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Happy Journalist's Day of Ukraine! People like you help us to always know the most interesting and important things that are happening in the world. Thank you for our knowledge and the fact that we freely navigate in modern life.
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You are the fourth power. That's how loudly, but not without reason, the profession you chose was nicknamed by history itself. Therefore, on this day, I really want to say a sincere thank you for choosing such a responsible and difficult job. A person is felt in each of your articles. A person who thinks in a special way looks at this world in a special way. And the most important thing: this person has an honest and noble position, and each of her words is well-argued and weighty. So let each new material be given with ease. Happy holiday!
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