Kristina Baksanova: Understanding the meaning of television
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Kristina Baksanova has been with bTV, the first private national television station, since its inception in 2000. Over the years, she has established herself as not only a journalist, but also as someone who never loses sight of the human aspect, even during the most dramatic moments of the news cycle.
In an interview with Radostina Koleva for Cultinterview.com, Baksanova, the bTV journalist reveals what it means to take responsibility on air, react in real time, and remain a real person amid information overloads. "You don't sleep when there's something you can't solve. In my work as a reporter, there have been moments when, no matter how prepared you are, you don't know how to react," she admits.
The experienced bTV journalist is also one of two hosts of the international news show “bTV World”. Regarding their shared responsibility, Kristina shares: "When you say 'partner,' those are the faces that viewers see on air. But there are many more people behind the scenes. Ivan and I host the show every week. That means we each host on our own, but we work as a team. We get together and discuss everything. In that sense, the responsibility is shared among all of us, which gives us peace of mind. We are a well-oiled machine because we have known each other for many years. We know how to react quickly in crisis situations when some events overshadow others.”
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Радостина Колева, CultInterview
To her, journalism is more than just reporting facts; it's a moral compass and a link between events and society. "Television always recognizes whether you are sincere with viewers. The screen can make sense if you've put your heart into your work or if you've just done it quickly to fill a few minutes," she says.
How does one maintain their humanity in a profession that often requires distance? For Kristina Baksanova, the answer lies in treating everyone, both on and off cameras, with sincerity. She believes that quality journalism is about more than just reporting facts; it's about trying to be a bridge between events and society.
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Радостина Колева, CultInterview
When asked about the value of television and whether it still surprises her, Kristina Baksanova commented: "Television is like traveling without a map - you often don't know where the day will take you. But when you believe in the direction, you don't need a GPS." She admits that she feels the power of her profession precisely when she is outside her comfort zone, such as when reporting from crisis zones or covering personal stories with tragic endings.
Outside the studio, Kristina draws inspiration from her family, books, and travel, which are sometimes spontaneous and sometimes planned. She says with a smile that every holiday spent working reminds her why this profession is calling, not just a duty.
You can read the entire interview at Cultinterview.com.
