The Media System in Russia

Term Paper , 2009 , 11 Pages , Grade: 64%

Communications - Mass Media

This essay analyses the Russian media system on the basis of the concept of comparing media systems developed by Daniel C. Hallin and Paolo Mancini in 2004. Therefore a brief sketch about the Russian media system is given in the second section of this essay. Section three contains an overview about Hallin and Mancini’s approach of comparing media systems, which also will be discussed briefly. The advantages and drawbacks of using this concept on Russia will also be pointed out. In section four the tool mentioned above will be used to analyse the Russian media system. In section five it is discussed whether the Russian media system could fit in one of the three models approached by Hallin and Mancini. Concluding this essay suggests the development of a new fourth model to describe the specifics of Post-Soviet countries.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• 1.0 Introduction
• 2.0 The Russian media system in brief
• 3.0 Hallin and Mancini's approach
• 4.0 Analysis of the Russian media system
• 4.0 Into a new model of media and politics
• 5.0 Conclusion
• List of references
• List of Tables
• Table 1: Effect of the characteristics of the structure of the political system on the autonomy of the media (based on: Maurer 2008: 84 and Hallin and Mancini 2004: 296).
• Table 2: Effect of the characteristics of the structure of the political system in Russia on the autonomy of the media.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This essay aims to analyze the Russian media system using the comparative framework developed by Daniel C. Hallin and Paolo Mancini in 2004. The essay provides a brief overview of the Russian media system, followed by a discussion of Hallin and Mancini's approach and its applicability to the Russian context. The essay then analyzes the Russian media system through the lens of Hallin and Mancini's framework, exploring the dimensions of political parallelism, journalistic professionalism, and state intervention. Finally, the essay examines whether the Russian media system fits into one of the three models proposed by Hallin and Mancini and suggests the development of a new model to capture the specific characteristics of post-Soviet countries.

• The Russian media system in the context of its historical development from the Soviet era to the present.
• The applicability of Hallin and Mancini's framework for analyzing the Russian media system.
• The influence of political parallelism, journalistic professionalism, and state intervention on the Russian media landscape.
• The potential for a new model to describe the specific characteristics of the Russian media system.
• The role of state-owned and state-related media companies in shaping the Russian media landscape.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The introduction provides an overview of the essay's objectives and structure. It outlines the key themes and concepts that will be explored, including the Russian media system, Hallin and Mancini's approach, and the analysis of the Russian media system through their framework. The essay also introduces the concept of a new model for understanding the specific characteristics of post-Soviet media systems.

The second chapter provides a brief overview of the Russian media system, highlighting its diversity and the influence of state-owned and state-related media companies. It discusses the historical development of the Russian media system from the Soviet era to the present, emphasizing the transition from a state-controlled system to a more complex and diverse landscape.

The third chapter introduces Hallin and Mancini's approach to comparing media systems, highlighting its strengths and limitations in the context of the Russian media system. It discusses the four dimensions of their framework, focusing on the three dimensions that are relevant to the analysis of the Russian media system: political parallelism, journalistic professionalism, and state intervention.

The fourth chapter analyzes the Russian media system through the lens of Hallin and Mancini's framework. It examines the dimensions of political parallelism, journalistic professionalism, and state intervention, providing evidence to support the analysis. The chapter also discusses the role of state-owned and state-related media companies in shaping the Russian media landscape and the challenges faced by independent and critical journalism.

Schlüsselwörter

The key terms and focus themes of the text include the Russian media system, Hallin and Mancini's framework, political parallelism, journalistic professionalism, state intervention, post-Soviet media systems, state-owned media, independent journalism, and media freedom. The essay explores the relationship between the Russian media system and the political system, examining the influence of state actors and the challenges faced by independent media outlets. It also discusses the development of a new model to capture the specific characteristics of post-Soviet media systems.

• College: Coventry University
• Course: Global Media and Communications (within the MA Global Journalism)
• Grade: 64%
• Author: B.A. Veronika Streuer (Author)
• Publication Year: 2009
• Pages: 11
• Catalog Number: V128726
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640345403
• ISBN (Book): 9783640345434
• Language: English
• Tags: Media, System, Russia, Hallin, Mancini