A recent report
of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), “Propaganda and Freedom of the Media,” raises the question of whether there has been an erosion of journalism integrity both in Russia and the West. Implicitly, it highlights how the perception of what makes for good reporting has been changing since the start of the Ukrainian crisis and the Russia-West confrontation in 2013-2014.
Given that the West and Russia repeatedly point ...
In our column Viewpoint, we present an interview with Alexei Venediktov, Editor-in-Chief of radio station Echo of Moscow, about Internet technologies in radio, the latest Russian trends and combining expertise and journalism.
What are the latest trends in radio broadcasting? Does the Internet help or hinder its development?
Radio broadcasting is at a standstill because its functions of ‘inform, educate, entertain’ have not changed since the 1980s, except ...
... strongly disagree with them. However, I cannot say that we have some kind of a cozy chat room where anyone can write anything. Naturally, as in any media outlet, we have a production editor, who proofreads the texts.
In your opinion, is there quality journalism in Russia?
Of course, there is. The definition of quality journalism is extremely vague. I believe that knowledge combined with talent is the most important thing. Quality journalism requires an inquisitive mind and an unusual manner of presenting information....
... real problem for young journalists in foreign affairs. Most of the candidates we tape during their selection interview have no idea about the fundamentals of their future subject, for example they lack elementary knowledge about the structure of the Russian parliament or current international conflicts other than Ukraine. I believe the issue is one of general education.
Second, many are lazy and often shirk the effort needed to gain the experience needed for professional journalism and quality writing. Many expect huge salaries immediately after getting a job and dream of trips abroad and fame. Fortunately – rather than unfortunately – journalism means a day-to-day grind of hard work and you can only succeed ...
... events and the challenges of their professions. A conversation with Alexander Gabuyev, deputy editor-in-chief of the Kommersant-Vlast magazine, opens up our series of interviews.
In an interview with RIAC, Alexander Gabuyev noted the peculiarities of Russian journalism, revealed his magazine’s approach to covering current international problems, articulated his vision for a high quality analytical periodical, and gave some advice to aspiring international journalists.
You have worked for the Kommersant ...
... as well as on analytics, the key problem lying in pervasive emotionality that may affect the overall credibility of the media outlet.
According to Timothy Bolding, moderator of the discussion, political crises invariably offer a ground to have one's journalism criteria streamlined.
Ffifth meeting of partners in the Russia Beyond the Headlines project
