Konstantin Eggert MBE is a columnist and programme host for Deutsche Welle. In 2016-2018 Konstantin Eggert worked for TV Rain (TV Dozhd), Russia’s groundbreaking independent TV channel. He also worked for Kommersant, Russia's oldest media group, as well as for ExxonMobil Russia Inc. as Vice-President for Public and Government Affairs in 2009-2010. In 1998-2009 Mr Eggert was with the BBC World Service, including 7 years as the BBC Russian Service Moscow Bureau Chief. He is a summa cum laude graduate of the Moscow University Institute of Asian and African Studies, where he read Arabic language and history. He speaks English, French, and Arabic.