Simon Ostrovsky
The Japanese All-Girl Idol Group and Their Older Male Fan Base (Extra Scene From 'Schoolgirls for Sale')
In this extra scene, Simon Ostrovsky interviews a member of the all-girl idol group Akishibu about Japanese schoolgirl culture and their older male fan base.
Schoolgirls for Sale in Japan
Japan’s obsession with cutesy culture has taken a dark turn, with schoolgirls now offering themselves for “walking dates” with adult men. VICE News investigates.
On The Line: Henry Langston Discusses Ukraine, Russia, and the Baltic States
VICE News correspondent Henry Langston joined 'On The Line' to discuss his recent trips to Ukraine and the Baltic States.
Schoolgirls for Sale in Japan (Trailer)
Coming soon: Japan’s obsession with cutesy culture has taken a dark turn, with schoolgirls now offering themselves for “walking dates” with adult men. VICE News investigates.
Selfies Can Kill, Warns Russia's Interior Ministry
Russia has launched a safe selfie campaign following a spate of deadly accidents. "Racing after a high number of ’likes’ could lead someone on a journey to death," said a police spokeswoman.
Watch a Sneak Peek from Our Season Three Finale of 'VICE' on HBO
For our season finale, we take a close look at America's complex relationship with Russia, and how the conflict in Ukraine has pushed that relationship to the brink of a full-blown crisis.
To Catch a Russian Soldier (Excerpt from ‘Selfie Soldiers’)
In this excerpt, VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky follows the social media footprints of a Russian soldier, to prove he made the trek from Siberia to fight in eastern Ukraine.
Selfie Soldiers: Russia Checks in to Ukraine
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky follows the digital and literal footprints of one Russian soldier, tracking him from eastern Ukraine to Siberia, to prove that Russian soldiers are fighting in Ukraine.
Selfie Soldiers: Russia Checks in to Ukraine (Trailer)
Coming soon: VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky follows the digital and literal footprints of one Russian soldier, tracking him from Kiev to Siberia, to prove that Russian soldiers are fighting in Ukraine.
On The Line: Simon Ostrovsky Discusses the Latest From Russia and Ukraine
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky joined 'On The Line' to discuss the latest news from Russia and Ukraine.
Troops and Tanks in Moscow: Russia’s Victory Day
VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky was in Moscow’s Red Square for the 70th anniversary Victory Day parade.
Food Crisis in Eastern Ukraine: Russian Roulette (Dispatch 103)
Deliveries of food bound for separatist-held areas of eastern Ukraine aren’t making it past Ukrainian checkpoints. VICE News correspondent Simon Ostrovsky travels to the front lines in the Donbas to gauge the seriousness of the growing food crisis.