"At VOA I have the unique opportunity to be part of the 45 different languages services worldwide helping people better understand the world they live in,” Gongadze said. “I see my influence and my responsibility as a journalist, to help Ukrainians in that mission. The goal is: understanding people, events and policies that shape their world as well as inspiring others to embrace new ideas and experiences."
The list, which ranked Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko as the most influential woman in Ukraine, includes prominent Ukrainian women in politics, business, media and other fields. Gongadze is identified as a VOA journalist and television program host on the Focus web site, and is pictured on the set of VOA's Studio 51 (http://www.focus.ua/dossier/73922).
"We are thrilled and proud to see Myroslava's successful anchoring of the Chas-Time program, including countless interviews with newsmakers and experts, recognized by Focus," said VOA Ukrainian Service Chief Adrian Karmazyn.
VOA Ukrainian’s daily TV programming reaches an estimated weekly audience of 4.8 million adults in Ukraine. Programs are also available on VOA's Ukrainian web site (www.voanews.com/ukrainian).
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