Russian-American journalist Masha Gessen won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for her columns written for The New York Times. The award was given for her seven articles on the rise of authoritarian regimes.
The Pulitzer jury highlighted Gessen's approach to current social and political issues based on history and personal experiences. In her writings, she compared political changes in the US with processes in Russia.
With this award, Gessen surpassed other journalists competing in the same category. The Pulitzer Prize, considered prestigious in journalism and literature, has been awarded since 1917.
Masha Gessen was born in Moscow in 1967 and emigrated to the US with her family in 1981. After working for various media outlets in Russia and the US, she began writing for The New Yorker in New York.
Official statements and details have not yet been shared following the award. Developments and Gessen's upcoming projects will be followed.