esp.md
The eSP.md site is one of the most popular regional news and information sources, focusing on the northern region of the Republic of Moldova. Its editorial office is located in Bălți, the second-largest city in the country.
The site represents the Russian-language newspaper "SP," which began as an independent regional publication in 1994 and was the first local advertising newspaper in Moldova. Initially edited by Cooperativa "Asta," the publication was registered a year later as a Limited Liability Company under the name EDITORIAL PUBLICATION PERIODICE A ZIARULUI ȘI OFERTĂ S.R.L., with founders Veaceslav Perunov, Lev Șvarțman, and Veaceslav Voina. The name "СП" is derived from "Спрос и предложение" ("Supply and Demand" in Russian). In 1998, the publication evolved into a newspaper focused on information and opinions.
In 2011, a Romanian version was introduced but was later discontinued due to financial difficulties. The newspaper, which had been distributed in northern Moldova, faced several interruptions due to financial constraints.
Since 2021, the newspaper has been known as "Спутник пенсионера" ("The Pensioner's Companion" in Russian). It is now available for national subscription and can be found at newsstands throughout Moldova.
The "SP" newspaper, along with the esp.md website, offers a range of content including local, regional, and national news, as well as publicity, reports, interviews, investigations, editorials, reviews, and other useful information. It also features contests, quizzes, and tests.
From 2008 to 2011, the "SP" newspaper was available online at gazeta-sp.info. Since 2011, the newspaper's website has been hosted at eSP.md. Since then, eSP.md has evolved into a distinct media product. In December 2015, it launched version 3.0 with a new design and enhanced multimedia features.
The site provides news of regional interest and includes several sections, including classified ads. It is available in both Russian and Romanian.
The publication also operates a YouTube channel featuring interviews, reports, vox populi, and explanatory articles aimed at combating fake news.
The eSP.md website is managed by "Publicația periodică SP" SRL, owned and run by journalist Veaceslav Perunov. "SP" is an active member of the Independent Press Association (API), which unites most independent local publications in Moldova.
The publication has been recognized multiple times as the best regional publication in Moldova and has received numerous journalistic awards
Key Facts
| Audience Share | Missing Data |
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| Ownership Type | Private |
| Geographic Coverage | Transnational |
| Content Type | Free |
| Active Transparency | company/channel informs proactively and comprehensively about its ownership, data is constantly updated and easily verifiable |
| Media Companies / Groups | PP SP |
Ownership
| Ownership Structure | The eSP.md portal is owned by journalist Veaceslav Perunov through the company Publicația Periodică SP SRL. He directly owns 40% of this company and holds the remaining 60% through the company Redacția Publicației Periodice a Ziarului CERERE ȘI OFERTĂ SRL, of which he is the sole owner. |
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Media Companies / Groups
Facts
| Founding Year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Veaceslav Perunov Veaceslav Perunov is the director and founder of the local independent newspaper "SP" in Bălți, as well as the website eSP.md. |
| CEO | Veaceslav Perunov See above |
| Editor-In-Chief | Maria Loris Maria Loris is the editor-in-chief of the Romanian version of eSP.md/ro. Her professional experience extends beyond journalism to include roles as an event organiser and presenter, vocalist, specialist in interethnic relations, and human rights advocate. She also served as the head of the Culture Department of Bălți Municipality for one year. Natalia Petrusevich Natalia Petrusevich has been a journalist for the publication "SP" and its website eSP.md since 2002. She has received multiple awards for her journalistic work. Since 2007, she has led the Journalism Department at "SP," and as of December 2022, she serves as the editor-in-chief. Her awards include: - February 2015: "Best Reporter of the Year" from the Independent Press Association. - December 2015: "Mărul de au (Golden Apple)," a national award for "Best Journalists of the Year in Moldova" in the "Social Issues" category, awarded by the Independent Journalism Center and the Committee for Press Freedom. - December 2015: Third Prize in a contest for the promotion of human rights, tolerance, and diversity, awarded by the Independent Press Association. - December 2017: "Mărul de aur (Golden Apple)," a national award for "Best Journalists of the Year in Moldova" in the "Print Media" category, awarded by the Independent Journalism Center and the Committee for Press Freedom. She has co-authored high-profile journalistic investigations, such as "Sheriff Republic", about the oligarchs who control the breakaway Transnistrian region. She is a graduate and has a master's degree in philology at "Alecu Russo" University in Balti. |
| Contact | str. Strîi, 1a mun. Bălți Moldova, Republic of citatel@esp.md (journalistic department), reclama@esp.md (advertising department), webmaster@esp.md (website) 0231 6-77-30, 0685 01-578 https://esp.md/ru |
| Revenue | MDL 939,410 / USD 51,729 (2023) |
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| Operating Profit | MDL 11,690 / USD 643 |
| Advertising (in % of total funding) | MDL 939,000 / USD 51,707. 99,95% of total revenue in 2023 |
| Market Share | Missing Data |