Knowra Russian media Russian media Russian media comprises newspapers, broadcasters, and digital outlets operating in Russia. Its landscape includes state-controlled organizations, private outlets, and independent journalism under changing political and legal constraints.
Roskomnadzor : Russia’s federal agency that supervises communications, information technology, and mass media. It registers outlets, enforces media rules, and can restrict access to publications and websites.
Soviet media : The newspapers, radio, television, and film institutions operating under Soviet rule. Its centralized system shaped institutions and expectations inherited by Russian media.
Anna Politkovskaya : A Russian journalist known for reporting on human rights abuses and the Chechen wars. Her reporting exemplifies the dangers faced by critical journalists in Russia.
Novaya Gazeta : A Russian newspaper known for investigative journalism and reporting critical of the government. It represents independent print journalism operating under substantial legal and physical pressure.
Censorship in Russia : State and institutional controls that restrict expression and access to information in Russia. Censorship directly shapes reporting, publication, and public access across Russian media.
Russian media law : The body of Russian laws governing mass media, publishing, broadcasting, and online information. Legal provisions determine licensing, permissible coverage, and penalties for publishers.
Glasnost : A policy of greater openness in public discussion and information under Mikhail Gorbachev. It loosened censorship and widened public debate in late-Soviet media.
Dmitry Muratov : A Russian journalist who co-founded Novaya Gazeta and received the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. His work connects independent reporting with the pressures confronting Russian newsrooms.
Echo of Moscow : A Russian radio station known for news and discussion programming, shut down in 2022. Its closure shows how a prominent independent broadcaster could be removed from the domestic media landscape.
Internet censorship in Russia : Government restrictions on websites, online services, and digital information in Russia. Website blocking and platform restrictions affect digital outlets and their audiences.
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