Vera Zakharova

Chief journalist of Kommersant

I have been working in media for over 7 years, specializing in news, analytics, and socially important topics. I write about politics, economics, and events that affect the country and people.

I value accuracy, speed, and clear presentation of information. In my work, I combine attention to detail, fact-checking, and the ability to explain complex issues in a simple way.

Ukraine is getting its own esports national team. And this isn’t just news for gamers

When people who aren’t into gaming hear the word “esports,” many still fall back on the old stereotype: that it’s something niche, for young people, and not ent…

27 March 16:22
The average age of women giving birth in Ukraine has increased: today it is 30–32 years old

In Ukraine, the average age of women giving birth to their first child has changed significantly over the past decade. Whereas previously a 26-year-old woman wa…

20 February 16:07
Ensuring the Right to a Fair Trial in the HACCJ Practice: Discussion on Process Standards

on December 3, Kyiv hosted a roundtable discussion "Ensuring the Right to a Fair Trial in the Practice of the HACC (High Anti-Corruption Court of Ukraine)," org…

9 December 13:57
“It’s not just a bad idea, it undermines the foundations of the business climate,” lawyer on NABU’s plans to restrict ownership of enterprises

The NABU's initiative, which provides for the restriction of ownership rights to enterprises by the decision of the NABU Director and without the need for a cou…

17 November 12:20
Each NABU operation like today’s “energy” operation costs tens of millions of hryvnias

Each special operation of the NABU costs tens of millions of hryvnias. This was reported by the ex-deputy chairman of the GBI, Oleksandr Babikov , commenting on…

10 November 17:51
Lucid Reality Labs with Ukrainian investments is among the top 5000 fastest growing companies in the USA

Lucid Reality Labs, a US-based VR/AR/MR startup, has entered the Inc. 5000 at #566 for three-year growth from 2021 to 2024, "Komersant Ukrainian" informs…

7 August 13:15
Top 5 mistakes that 90% of cognac connoisseurs make

Probably everyone knows that cognac is a drink with character, which has its own traditions and secrets. But even those who consider themselves a true connoisse…

28 July 19:02
Under Shevchenko’s leadership: Ukraine surpassed even Russia in the UEFA rankings

On the eve of the start of the new European Cup season 2025/26 UEFA has updated the table of coefficients, the official website of the Union of European Footbal…

4 July 11:53
Andrey Matyukha and Favbet Foundation: How the master class for teenagers “Ticket to IT” was held

The IT Kids program of the Favbet Foundation 's charitable foundation held a master class "Ticket to IT", which brought together dozens of teenagers interested…

20 June 17:30
“Bloody Autumn” under swarms of shahedin: whether Ukraine will withstand Russian attacks and whether it is necessary to leave the cities

Ukraine is on the verge of a new stage of war - drone warfare. Russia is launching mass production of Shaheds and changing attack tactics. Against the backdrop…

20 June 14:19