Is Russia unfavourable for journalists’ work?, page 3


E.Iapetides 29 August, 2008, 22:42	Lets put it this way: It isn't as unfavorable to "true journalism" as the west is. At least not yet, mainly because Russia's approach to information is nothing but a less polished copy of the western model. Western media is about Selling. Ass wipes, Hot dogs, Beliefs, Ideals, Candidates, Policies, Wars.No lie is to big no trick to low. You got it we sell it. That's what western media is all about. Unfortunately, Russia's Media outlets are going down the same path. I think a more original approach, would be more appealing to those who had enough of FOX and co. permalink quote 0 E.Iapetides
Paddy 31 August, 2008, 23:16	Seems to me that journalist in Russia who are critical of the government end up dead just like the website owner accidentally shot in the head while in police custody. I must say all those who have been executed were very brave men and women as most of them knew they were targets. But I think journalists who work for RT should be safe enough. Keep up the good work! permalink quote 0 Paddy
John 1 September, 2008, 06:35	It is not favorable if you want to print the truth or have an opinion against the government. You get killed. Just like running an opposition website, as we have seen this week. permalink quote 0 John
Sevodnya_Net 2 September, 2008, 15:06	Ingushetia is a particularly difficult place for journalists. Plainly not all the Russian Federation presents the same dangers, but Ingushetia has been several murders and attacks on journalists in the last couple of years. Yet another area benefitting from the Kremlin's idea of imposed "sovereign democracy" under President Zyazikov. permalink quote 0 Sevodnya_Net
Robert 2 September, 2008, 17:56	The sad truth is that when Russian journalists have been murdered by the shadowy groups and criminal mafias they have exposed to the light of day, the police often have been unable to conduct effective investigations. The police must be given greater resources so that the criminals can be prosecuted and jailed. permalink quote 0 Robert
Democracy Sceptic 2 September, 2008, 18:20	Can anyone tell me if there are any newspapers on sale in Russia that regularly criticise their government and its members, calling for resignations and exposing them for malpractice or scandalous private life activities, as the newspapers do in Britain concerning its politicians? I doubt that you can. permalink quote 0 Democracy Sceptic
Sevodnya_Net 3 September, 2008, 09:26	Re Democracy Sceptic's comments about the press in Russia: It's curious, but in many ways the press in Russia is more diverse than in Britain. Hardly surprising, I suppose, given the size of the RF compared to Britain. There are all sorts of alternative viewpoints expressed but the problem is that once these outlets start to seem troublesome to the authorities - mainly through adopting a high profile - then they may hit "problems". The size and diversity of the country is partly the reason for the control freakery of the people in charge, but of course in this information day and age you simply can't adopt the old communist totalitarian approach in a country of that size. Anna Politkovskaya, who wrote for Novaya Gazeta, used to complain ruefully that while it was possible to publish articles criticising the Kremlin, people weren't interested in reading them in sufficient numbers, yet paradoxically that is probably why they were largely tolerated. permalink quote 0 Sevodnya_Net
john 4 September, 2008, 15:25	To Democracy Sceptic: I agree completely. In the States, we have many, many news outlets and periodicals criticising, exposing, researching and commenting on our government and the politicians. There is so much transparency in this hyper-computer age that it is incredible. These journalists never get killed, threatened, etc. In fact, they are often invited to talk shows and are put on the news to show alternate opinions. I'm not saying either the government or its opponents are squeaky clean, but everyone is allowed their open forums without fear. I find it particularly curious how the media is blatantly untrue in RT. I was at the Republican convention. I am a big advocate of Ron Paul. However...I did not see the things RT is saying happened. There are always some minor protests (which is a good thing)...but they were not "cuffing journalists" or "violence in the streets". In fact, everything was relatively calm and typical. Peaceful protesting is a benefit we enjoy. Where do they get...or should I say...fabricate this stuff? permalink quote 0 john

E.Iapetides 29 August, 2008, 22:42

Lets put it this way: It isn't as unfavorable to "true journalism" as the west is. At least not yet, mainly because Russia's approach to information is nothing but a less polished copy of the western model. Western media is about Selling. Ass wipes, Hot dogs, Beliefs, Ideals, Candidates, Policies, Wars.No lie is to big no trick to low. You got it we sell it. That's what western media is all about. Unfortunately, Russia's Media outlets are going down the same path. I think a more original approach, would be more appealing to those who had enough of FOX and co.

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Paddy 31 August, 2008, 23:16

Seems to me that journalist in Russia who are critical of the government end up dead just like the website owner accidentally shot in the head while in police custody. I must say all those who have been executed were very brave men and women as most of them knew they were targets. But I think journalists who work for RT should be safe enough. Keep up the good work!

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John 1 September, 2008, 06:35

It is not favorable if you want to print the truth or have an opinion against the government. You get killed. Just like running an opposition website, as we have seen this week.

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Sevodnya_Net 2 September, 2008, 15:06

Ingushetia is a particularly difficult place for journalists. Plainly not all the Russian Federation presents the same dangers, but Ingushetia has been several murders and attacks on journalists in the last couple of years. Yet another area benefitting from the Kremlin's idea of imposed "sovereign democracy" under President Zyazikov.

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Robert 2 September, 2008, 17:56

The sad truth is that when Russian journalists have been murdered by the shadowy groups and criminal mafias they have exposed to the light of day, the police often have been unable to conduct effective investigations. The police must be given greater resources so that the criminals can be prosecuted and jailed.

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Democracy Sceptic 2 September, 2008, 18:20

Can anyone tell me if there are any newspapers on sale in Russia that regularly criticise their government and its members, calling for resignations and exposing them for malpractice or scandalous private life activities, as the newspapers do in Britain concerning its politicians? I doubt that you can.

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Sevodnya_Net 3 September, 2008, 09:26

Re Democracy Sceptic's comments about the press in Russia: It's curious, but in many ways the press in Russia is more diverse than in Britain. Hardly surprising, I suppose, given the size of the RF compared to Britain. There are all sorts of alternative viewpoints expressed but the problem is that once these outlets start to seem troublesome to the authorities - mainly through adopting a high profile - then they may hit "problems". The size and diversity of the country is partly the reason for the control freakery of the people in charge, but of course in this information day and age you simply can't adopt the old communist totalitarian approach in a country of that size. Anna Politkovskaya, who wrote for Novaya Gazeta, used to complain ruefully that while it was possible to publish articles criticising the Kremlin, people weren't interested in reading them in sufficient numbers, yet paradoxically that is probably why they were largely tolerated.

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john 4 September, 2008, 15:25

To Democracy Sceptic: I agree completely. In the States, we have many, many news outlets and periodicals criticising, exposing, researching and commenting on our government and the politicians. There is so much transparency in this hyper-computer age that it is incredible. These journalists never get killed, threatened, etc. In fact, they are often invited to talk shows and are put on the news to show alternate opinions. I'm not saying either the government or its opponents are squeaky clean, but everyone is allowed their open forums without fear. I find it particularly curious how the media is blatantly untrue in RT. I was at the Republican convention. I am a big advocate of Ron Paul. However...I did not see the things RT is saying happened. There are always some minor protests (which is a good thing)...but they were not "cuffing journalists" or "violence in the streets". In fact, everything was relatively calm and typical. Peaceful protesting is a benefit we enjoy. Where do they get...or should I say...fabricate this stuff?

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