Strana (The Country) is regarded as one of the leading Ukrainian news sites and was founded in 2016. Articles are published in Russian only. Strana always had a tense relationship with those in power, under Poroshenko as well as under Zelenskyi. The authorities have searched the editorial offices multiple times. The editor-in-chief, Ihor Huzhva received political asylum in Austria in the autumn of 2018. The future financing of the site is unclear. Opponents describe the site as pro-Russian and financed by Russians.
| Political orientation | Critical of the government |
|---|---|
| Frequency of publication | Regularly updated |
| Visits | 40.000.000 – 50.000.000 |
| Online payment model | All content for free |
| Location | Kiev, Ukraine |
| Publisher | Lasmak |
| Area of distribution | Nationwide |
| Established | 2016 |
| Address | wulyzja Jakira 20, 04119 Kiew |
| Phone | 00380 44 591 13 15 |
| info@strana.ua | |
| @stranaua |