Politics and the media in postcommunist Russia

White, S. and Oates, S. (2003) Politics and the media in postcommunist Russia. Politics, 23(1), pp. 31-37. (doi: 10.1111/1467-9256.00177)

Abstract

The evidence of a nationally representative survey conducted in April 2001 suggests that television is the medium of choice for most Russians. At least 92 per cent watch at least several times a week, with state channels more popular than those in commercial ownership. The media enjoy a high level of trust, and there is widespread agreement that they should adopt a stabilising role in society rather than simply report developments. Television is the main source of information when Russians make their electoral choices; there are accordingly considerable implications in the extent to which pro-Kremlin candidates and parties enjoy the support of the state media, which in turn are the favourite viewing of the voters that support them.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Oates, Prof Sarah and White, Professor Stephen
• Authors: White, S., and Oates, S.
• Subjects: J Political Science > JC Political theory
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Politics
• Journal Name: Politics
• Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
• ISSN: 0263-3957
• ISSN (Online): 1467-9256
• Published Online: 20 February 2003
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2003 Blackwell Publishing
• First Published: First published in Politics 23(1):31-37
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

Project Code	Award No	Project Name	Principal Investigator	Funder's Name	Funder Ref	Lead Dept
26416	1	Building a new democracy?: Television, citizens and voting in Russia	Sarah Oates	Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC)	R000223133	Politics