Everyone was shocked by the remark about Russian; the exclusion from the screen no one sees | Sophie Ron Moria

Sophie Ron Moria's column addresses the exclusion of Russian speakers from Israeli media, against the backdrop of the uproar over Dolev Cohen's statement against the Russian language. The writer, a former journalist who immigrated from the Soviet Union, describes her integration difficulties and the complete absence of hosts, presenters, or panelists with a Russian accent on all television and radio channels in Israel.

Sophie Ron Moria's column, written by a former political commentator who immigrated from the Soviet Union, speaks out against the systematic exclusion of Russian speakers from Israeli media. The writer refers to the uproar over Dolev Cohen's statement on a reality show on Kan 11, where she said she hates hearing the Russian language because it "really penetrates her brain." Ron Moria argues that while the condemnations of the statement were nearly universal, no one notices the actual exclusion: there is not a single program host, panelist, or analyst with a Russian accent on any television channel or radio station in Israel. She describes her personal journey—learning Hebrew underground in Leningrad, immigrating at age 20, serving as a political commentator for Vesti and Makor Rishon, but when she tried to integrate into electronic media, she discovered that the "glass ceiling" led her to the attic. According to her, even Ksenia Svetlova, a former Knesset member, is only invited to panels within the "ghetto" dealing with Russian and Arab affairs. Ron Moria concludes: those who immigrated at age 18-20, fought, worked, and paid taxes are prevented from taking an active part in the public discourse.