Mass Media in Russia
RUSSIA TODAY TV CHANNEL – www.rt.com:
RT, previously known as Russia Today, is a globally broadcast English-language channel from Russia, and the first all-digital Russian TV network. RT sets out to present the Russian point of view on events in Russia and its ‘near abroad’ and give the viewers an opportunity to get acquainted with Russian views on world and domestic events. A major part of RT’s airtime is devoted to Russian and world news, but it also airs business, sports and culture news. In addition, RT features documentaries, travel shows and commentaries on present-day life in Russia and Russian history.
THE MOSCOW TIMES – www.themoscowtimes.com:
The Moscow Times is an English-language daily newspaper published in Moscow since 1992. The circulation in 2008 stood at 35,000 copies and the newspaper is typically given out for free at places English-language “expats” attend, including hotels, cafés and restaurants, as well as by subscription, though it is being increasingly read by English-speaking Russians. It is not available at newsstands. The paper began as a twice weekly publication, before becoming a daily newspaper after a few months.