Oleg Brega

Activist Type
Political

Oleg Brega is a Moldovan journalist, activist, and filmmaker known for his advocacy in promoting civil and human rights. As the president of Hyde Park since 2003, he has been a vocal proponent for freedom of expression and assembly in Moldova. Brega studied at the Academy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts in Chişinău and later at the Academy for Theater and Film in Bucharest. His activism intensified following controversial political developments in Moldova, leading him to found the online broadcast channel Curaj.tv for citizen journalism. 

Despite facing assaults and arrests for his activism, Brega continues to challenge injustices and hosts the show Inamicul Public (The Public Enemy) on Jurnal TV, making significant contributions to Moldova’s media and civil activism landscape.

Artwork by
Jessica Barbon

Oleg’s portrait is influenced by Romanian hand-painted eggs while reflecting the colors of Moldova’s flag. A majority of Moldovans identify culturally with Romania, a connection that has persisted in spite of the suppression the country faced during its time as a former Soviet state.

Republic of Moldova

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Capital
Chisinau
Founded
August 27, 1991
Demonym
Moldovan
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