Vladimir Esipov is an experienced multimedia journalist, currently working as a multimedia reporter at Deutsche Welle, where coverage includes German and international politics, economy, and social issues from Berlin. With a diverse background, Vladimir has served as Editor-in-Chief for the GEO group Russia at Axel Springer SE since 2008, overseeing various publications and the associated website. Prior experience includes producing TV news and documentaries at ARD from 2000 to 2008, working as an editor for the business desk at Kommersant, and serving as a press officer for Russian NGOs at Deutsch-Russischer Austausch e.V. Vladimir holds a diploma in Journalism from Saint Petersburg State University and completed journalistic training at the Hamburger Journalistenschule.