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'''Steve Rosenberg''' (born 1968 in Epping, |
'''Steve Rosenberg''' (born 1968 in [[Epping]], [[Essex]]) is a British TV and radio journalist. He is currently a [[List of BBC newsreaders and reporters|BBC Moscow correspondent]]<ref name="bbc search">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/search/?q=steve%20rosenberg Steve Rosenberg BBC pieces online]</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Rosenberg grew up in Chingford, North London. Following A-levels at [[Chingford Foundation School|Chingford Senior High]], he attended the [[University of Leeds]]. In 1991 he achieved a first class degree in 'Russian Studies'. After graduating, in August 1991 Rosenberg moved to [[Moscow]] and spent the next fifteen years in the Russian capital. . |
Rosenberg grew up in [[Chingford]], [[North London]]. Following A-levels at [[Chingford Foundation School|Chingford Senior High]], he attended the [[University of Leeds]]. In 1991 he achieved a first class degree in 'Russian Studies'. After graduating, in August 1991 Rosenberg moved to [[Moscow]] and spent the next fifteen years in the Russian capital. . |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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During summer holidays at senior school, he worked at the BBC's teletext service [[Ceefax]]. |
During summer holidays at senior school, he worked at the BBC's teletext service [[Ceefax]]. |
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After moving to Moscow in 1991 to teach English in the Moscow State Technological University [[STANKIN]], Rosenberg secured work with |
After moving to Moscow in 1991 to teach [[English language|English]] in the Moscow State Technological University [[STANKIN]], Rosenberg secured work with [[CBS News]] in the network's Moscow Bureau. He spent the next six years at CBS, working first as a translator, then assistant producer, and then producer. Between 1994-96 he was part of the CBS crew covering the [[First Chechen War|first war in Chechnya]]. |
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In 1997, Rosenberg became a producer in the [[BBC]]'s Moscow Bureau. In 2000, he was appointed Reporter for the BBC in Moscow. Three years later, he became Moscow correspondent. Among the stories he covered in that period was the [[Kursk submarine accident|Kursk submarine disaster]] (2000),<ref name="Kursk">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/985000/audio/_986312_rosenberg10_23oct.ram The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Murmansk "Inside the Kursk, visibility will be low, the risks high"], radio report.</ref> the [[Nord-Ost theater siege|Nord Ost Theatre siege]] (2002)<ref name="nord ost">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2657819.stm Moscow siege victims defend decision to sue]</ref> and the aftermath of the [[Beslan school hostage crisis|Beslan school attack]] (2004).<ref name="beslan">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3630518.stm Mass funerals while Russia mourns]</ref> In 2003 he interviewed Russian oligarch [[Roman Abramovich]];<ref name="roman">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/3174605.stm Chasing 'Mr Chelski']</ref> it remains the tycoon's only TV interview.{{cn|date=March 2013}} |
In 1997, Rosenberg became a producer in the [[BBC]]'s Moscow Bureau. In 2000, he was appointed Reporter for the BBC in Moscow. Three years later, he became Moscow correspondent. Among the stories he covered in that period was the [[Kursk submarine accident|Kursk submarine disaster]] (2000),<ref name="Kursk">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/985000/audio/_986312_rosenberg10_23oct.ram The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Murmansk "Inside the Kursk, visibility will be low, the risks high"], radio report.</ref> the [[Nord-Ost theater siege|Nord Ost Theatre siege]] (2002)<ref name="nord ost">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/2657819.stm Moscow siege victims defend decision to sue]</ref> and the aftermath of the [[Beslan school hostage crisis|Beslan school attack]] (2004).<ref name="beslan">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3630518.stm Mass funerals while Russia mourns]</ref> In 2003 he interviewed Russian oligarch [[Roman Abramovich]];<ref name="roman">[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/3174605.stm Chasing 'Mr Chelski']</ref> it remains the tycoon's only TV interview.{{cn|date=March 2013}} |
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Between 2006- |
Between 2006-10, Rosenberg was the BBC [[Berlin]] correspondent, covering stories in Germany and across Europe. |
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In 2010 he returned to Russia for a second stint as Moscow correspondent.<ref name="twitter">[http://twitter.com/BBCSteveR Official twitter]</ref><ref name="rbcc">[http://www.rbcc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=754:steve-rosenberg&catid=161:speakers Russo-British Chamber of Commerce]</ref> |
In 2010 he returned to Russia for a second stint as Moscow correspondent.<ref name="twitter">[http://twitter.com/BBCSteveR Official twitter]</ref><ref name="rbcc">[http://www.rbcc.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=754:steve-rosenberg&catid=161:speakers Russo-British Chamber of Commerce]</ref> |
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Steve Rosenberg | |
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| Born | 1968 |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | First class degree in 'Russian Studies' |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
| Occupation(s) | BBC correspondent, journalist |
Steve Rosenberg (born 1968 in Epping, Essex) is a British TV and radio journalist. He is currently a BBC Moscow correspondent[1]
Early life
Rosenberg grew up in Chingford, North London. Following A-levels at Chingford Senior High, he attended the University of Leeds. In 1991 he achieved a first class degree in 'Russian Studies'. After graduating, in August 1991 Rosenberg moved to Moscow and spent the next fifteen years in the Russian capital. .
Career
During summer holidays at senior school, he worked at the BBC's teletext service Ceefax.
After moving to Moscow in 1991 to teach English in the Moscow State Technological University STANKIN, Rosenberg secured work with CBS News in the network's Moscow Bureau. He spent the next six years at CBS, working first as a translator, then assistant producer, and then producer. Between 1994-96 he was part of the CBS crew covering the first war in Chechnya.
In 1997, Rosenberg became a producer in the BBC's Moscow Bureau. In 2000, he was appointed Reporter for the BBC in Moscow. Three years later, he became Moscow correspondent. Among the stories he covered in that period was the Kursk submarine disaster (2000),[2] the Nord Ost Theatre siege (2002)[3] and the aftermath of the Beslan school attack (2004).[4] In 2003 he interviewed Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich;[5] it remains the tycoon's only TV interview.[citation needed]
Between 2006-10, Rosenberg was the BBC Berlin correspondent, covering stories in Germany and across Europe. In 2010 he returned to Russia for a second stint as Moscow correspondent.[6][7]
As a Eurovision fan, Rosenberg covered the contest staged in Baku, Azerbaijan in 2012, where he demonstrated his piano playing skills when appearing on the Ken Bruce show the morning before the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. He played a short excerpt from every Eurovision winning song. Later in the show, he took part in a "Eurovision Popmaster", narrowly losing the competition to the author of The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official History, John Kennedy O'Connor.
Rosenberg played the piano to former Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev after an interview.[8]
Personal life
Rosenberg is married with two children.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Steve Rosenberg BBC pieces online
- ^ The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Murmansk "Inside the Kursk, visibility will be low, the risks high", radio report.
- ^ Moscow siege victims defend decision to sue
- ^ Mass funerals while Russia mourns
- ^ Chasing 'Mr Chelski'
- ^ Official twitter
- ^ Russo-British Chamber of Commerce
- ^ "BBC News - Duetting with Mikhail Gorbachev". Bbc.co.uk. 2013-03-08. Retrieved 2013-10-15.