Support Verstka Media
Verstka is an independent Russian publication , we do not have a single investor either in Russia or abroad. Your donations are very important for us, they allow us to maintain our independence and continue our work—honestly and professionally.
We also have our own club
The “Verstka” Club is a private community of readers on Telegram. In it, we gather our like-minded individuals who are ready to financially support our development. You can read more about the club here
FAQ
Here you will find answers to the questions you’re interested in. If you can’t find the answer you need, then write to us directly.
1. Why does Verstka Media need your support?
Donation plays a crucial role in supporting independent journalism, ensuring financial stability and the ability to create quality content without the influence of third-party interests. Your donation helps us maintain independence, freedom of speech, and the quality of our work.
2. How will the donation be spent?
Your donation directly supports our operational expenses, including payment for the work of journalists, editors, technical specialists, and equipment. We also use the funds for project development and expanding our coverage.
3. How to reduce risks when making donations to a foreign agent organization?
We use secure payment methods, data encryption, and certified payment systems to ensure the protection of your financial transactions.
- Make donations using a non-russian card if you have the option. Donations from a Kazakhstani card are potentially riskier than donations from an American card.
- For donation transfers, use services that are not registered in Russia or owned by Russian companies. For example, Patreon and PayPal will be safer than Boosty.
- If you are in Russia and do not have a foreign card, donating through Boosty is still possible, although riskier. The following points will be most relevant to you:
- Try to anonymize your donation — register an anonymous email on Proton. Do not attach your personal data. Make a donation, indicating only this email.
- Use a pseudonym/nickname wherever registration or name disclosure is required. It’s better to come up with different pseudonyms for different sites.
- Do not fill in optional fields.
- Clear all payment confirmations from your phone and laptop — emails, SMS messages, push notifications. If possible, hide transactions in the banking application as well.
- When talking about your donations on social networks, delete screenshots and hide these publications in the future. This is relevant for those planning to visit Russia.
- If the opportunity arises, donate in cash. For example, at our events.
4. How can I contact you if I have additional questions about donations?
We are always ready to answer your questions. Contact us via email at donate@verstka.media or on Telegram at @helloverstka, and we will try to help you with any questions you may have.