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Dmitry Chebotayev

1978 – 2007

Russian photojournalist

Journalist War photographer
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Lived 1978 – 2007 (aged 29). Dmitry Chebotayev was a Russian journalist and war photographer.

Dmitry Vyacheslavich Chebotayev (; 20 January 1978 – 6 May 2007), was a Russian photojournalist for Newsweek magazine (the Russia edition) in Moscow. Chebotayev, 29, was killed when a roadside bomb struck a military vehicle in the Diyala Governorate in Iraq during what was known as the Diyala campaign. He had been on assignment in Baghdad.

Personal life Chebotayev was known for his cheerful demeanor. He was an attractive young man who enjoyed taking risks and encountering danger. Chebotayev loved to snowboard and was also a cyclist. He was not married, but he did have a girlfriend of 6 years named Natalia Kolensnikova. That evening his remains were loaded onto a Black Hawk helicopter and transported to his family in Russia. Impact According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, Chebotayev's death marked the first time that a Russian journalist was killed in the Iraq War.

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Who was Dmitry Chebotayev?

Russian photojournalist

When was Dmitry Chebotayev born?

Dmitry Chebotayev was born on 20 January 1978 in Moscow.

When did Dmitry Chebotayev die?

Dmitry Chebotayev died on 6 May 2007 in Iraq.

What was Dmitry Chebotayev's occupation?

Dmitry Chebotayev was a journalist and war photographer.

What nationality was Dmitry Chebotayev?

Dmitry Chebotayev was Russian.

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· Wikipedia: Dmitry Chebotayev

· Wikidata: Q19867595

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