Iaroslava Lubyana

Journalist

I have more than 10 years of experience in the media – from print to radio, from television to news agencies. I write about politics and economics because these topics form the context of our present and future.

For me, journalism is not just a profession, but a way of life and thinking. It is the ability to hear and see the essence in a stream of noise, to ask uncomfortable questions where silence is convenient, and to build bridges of understanding between events and people.

I love my work for its lively dynamics, intellectual challenge, and the power to change society – in a word that carries weight.

Demand is growing due to generators: will Ukraine have enough fuel in winter?

Against the backdrop of widespread problems with electricity supply, Ukrainians are increasingly switching to autonomous energy sources. Generators are operatin…

16 January 16:42
“My grandmother would never pay that much in her life”: how a 23% tax is driving the apartment rental market underground

The current system of taxation on rental income makes it practically impossible for people with low incomes—particularly pensioners—to legally rent out apartmen…

16 January 15:32
Russia is increasing spending on security forces and propaganda in preparation for domestic protests, says Pendzin

Russian authorities are allocating significant increases in funding for law enforcement agencies and propaganda in the 2026 budget, indicating preparations for…

16 January 14:15
Pendzin on raising benefits: without a source of funding, the initiative is nothing but populism

Economist Oleg Pendzin criticized proposals to sharply increase social benefits without clearly defined sources of funding. He made these remarks in an intervi…

15 January 14:14
Russia is targeting oil infrastructure: why there won’t be a shortage and what will keep prices in check

Following Russian strikes on the Odesa region, which damaged warehouses, oil tankers, and vehicles, concerns have resurfaced in the public sphere regarding a po…

14 January 17:01
Cold weather adds to the load: how frost and power cuts affect electricity consumption

Cold winter weather traditionally affects electricity consumption in Ukraine, but this year the situation is further complicated by power outages. Energy expert…

13 January 15:03
Down to -23 in the region, -18 in Kyiv: cold weather to continue at least until the end of the week

Cold weather with significant frosts will continue in Ukraine this week, especially in certain regions. As reported in an exclusive comment "Komersant Ukrainian…

12 January 16:12
The euro and dollar are hitting record highs: how to protect your savings – advice from an economist

The hryvnia exchange rate came under significant pressure at the beginning of the year: the euro officially crossed the psychological mark of 50 hryvnia for the…

9 January 14:53
We need to eradicate the Soviet education system – Milovanov

The Soviet model of educating obedient performers who are used to "stealing a little and not rebelling" is shaping an irresponsible society. Ukrainian universit…

31 December 14:17
Ukraine needs to invest more in education, otherwise we will lose the next war, – Milovanov

Ukraine is critically underfunding education compared to Russia and leading European universities, and this directly affects the future security of the state. T…

30 December 14:14