Derk Sauer, 1952-2025 ‘The Godfather of the Media Business’: Russian Journalists Remember Derk Sauer, Pioneering Media Entrepreneur “He created a system of values and relationships in which it was possible to practice honest journalism,” wrote Yelizaveta Osetinskaya. opinion 'Inform and Inspire': In Memory of Derk Sauer The flame of independent journalism Derk lit 30 years ago has not been extinguished. And we will bring it back to Russia. 5 Min read Derk Sauer, Moscow Times Founder and Dutch Media Entrepreneur, Dies at 72 In 1992, Sauer launched The Moscow Times as an English-language daily newspaper aimed at the growing expat community in post-Soviet Russia. 2 Min read View more articles
