Российский медиаландшафт: основные тенденции использования СМИ, 2017
Russian Media-Landscape: Main Trends in Media-Consumption (by Denis Volkov and Stepan Goncharov).... more Russian Media-Landscape: Main Trends in Media-Consumption (by Denis Volkov and Stepan Goncharov). The article explores the main trends in news consumption in Russia. The assessment of the size of the audience of the main TV channels, radio stations, newspapers and source in the internet is calculated. Trust in different media sources is measured. The authors try to assess the size and main characteristics of the audience of «independent media» in Russia compared to the characteristics of the audience of the mainstream TV-channels. Special attention is payed to the trends in the news consumption in the internet and social network usage. The authors conducted semantic analysis of the main government Russian TV channels to single out images, attitude models rooted in public opinion. The authors disclose public attitude to censorship and interest in receiving information from different sources.
В основу отчета легли материалы количественного опроса в крупных российских городах в сопоставлен... more В основу отчета легли материалы количественного опроса в крупных российских городах в сопоставлении с данными регулярных общероссийских исследований Левада-Центра за предыдущие годы. Также использованы материалы 9-ти групповых дискуссий с населением и 24 глубинных интервью с гражданскими активистами и сотрудниками некоммерческих организаций на тему благотворительности и защиты гражданами своих прав в трех крупных городах – Москве, Санкт-Петербурге и Екатеринбурге, проведенных в апреле-мае 2014 года.
Исследование выполнено при использовании средств государственной поддержки, выделенной в качестве гранта в соответствие с распоряжением Президента Российской Федерации от 29.03.2013 №115-рп и на основании конкурса, проведенного Фондом ИСЭПИ.
Russian media landscape: TV, press, internet. Authors concentrate on the patterns of news consump... more Russian media landscape: TV, press, internet. Authors concentrate on the patterns of news consumption in Russia, where several state TV channels dominates any other news sources. Internet as a source of news s on the rise, but curently influence only tiny minority of population. The report is based on the 2 decades-long monitoring of Russian public opinion of Levada-Center (and until 2003 of VTCIOM).
«OccupyAbay» protest street camp in Moscow
in May 2012 through the eyes of its participants. (by... more «OccupyAbay» protest street camp in Moscow
in May 2012 through the eyes of its participants. (by
Denis Volkov). The paper is based on the series of
interviews with the activists who started the protest
street camp, created, managed and transformed the
supporting structures of the camp such as «kitchen»,
«informational block», «security» «newspaper»,
«assembly» and others. The author is concerned
with the prerequisites of the camp, social profile
of if its participants (political and civic activists,
journalists, «VIP-s», and general participants), rapid
evolution of its structures, the ideas and motives
that the activists had (including tough competition
between «leftists» and «liberals»), as well as with the results of the protest events in Moscow between
May 6th and the end of the month, 2012.
Internet and Political Engagement (according to Surveys Data) (by Denis Volkov). The paper analyz... more Internet and Political Engagement (according to Surveys Data) (by Denis Volkov). The paper analyzes the findings of Levada Center surveys during the 2000-s. According to these data, about 7–8 mln. of the Russians regularly use Internet for more than two hour s a day, having access to all the variety of net resour ces. They are first of all you ng, successful, educated inhabitants of large cities of the country. Monopoly of government TV channels in shaping the view of the events in the cou ntry still persists. A number of political themes critical towards the present regime don’t have access to the Federal TV, therefor e these themes remain unknown to 80–90% of population. Politicized Russian bloggs sphere which involves about one fifth of the Internet users are capable of generating new themes, however these are the sites which can give rather complete and well analyzed picture of what’s going on that are the least popular. Among Moscow youth for whom Internet publications are the most preferable and trustful source of information about current events people without definite political preferences prevail. Thus «the most well-informed» turn out to be the least «interested», demobilized. Non-system oppositional parties and mo vements in Russia fail to secure either the trust or the more so participation of somewhat broad Internet audience in their actions.
Rise of Public Activism in Russia: towards Civil Society or another Deadlock? (by Denis Volkov). ... more Rise of Public Activism in Russia: towards Civil Society or another Deadlock? (by Denis Volkov). The article contributes to the discussion on possibilities of gradual socio-political change in Russia. The author traces the main trends of Russian public sphere using the materials of 103 in-depth interviews with civic activists and NGO leaders, conducted in late 2010 – early 2011 in six Russian cities. These trends are: the intensification of social activities and increasing complexity of social structure, continued cooperation between the state and NGOs, but also expansion of corrupt interests that are in direct conflict with the public interest. The latter calls into question most of the positive changes. The analysis allows shifting the focus from a dispute about likelihood of civic activity in Russia to understanding of the forms such activism will take and what the consequences will be. In the political system without established mechanisms of conflict resolution, where any internal and external impulse of change is blocked, the growth of public activity would lead not to the strengthening of civil society and gradual democratization, but to escalation of conflicts, deterioration of the institutional framework, and as a result breakdown of modernization.
Russian Protests in Late 2011-First Half of 2012:
Demand for Democracization of Political Institu... more Russian Protests in Late 2011-First Half of 2012: Demand for Democracization of Political Institutions (by Denis Volkov). The author scrutinizes the logic and dynamics of mass protests in Russian capital and major cities in end of 2011 and the first half of 2012 drawing on the results of public opinion polls conducted by the Levada-Center (All-Russia and Moscow surveys, and two surveys of participants of opposition rallies in Moscow), and on the initial analysis of several dozen in-depth interviews with organizers and leaders of the protest movement. Survey data help to paint a portrait of an active minority – wealthy residents of large Russian cities – which has organized in their opposition to the election results and authoritarian character of the political system. Comparison with previous electoral campaign allows describing the new context in which the expression of mass resentment became possible. The parallel with the Russian protests of 2005-2010 shows that over the years some experience of working together has accumulated, various repertoire of collective action were tested, and the environment for the politicization of various civic associations has developed. Analysis of the events suggests that resentment was increased by the overall situation of uncertainty and a string of election scandals. It resulted first in the protest vote, increased attention to the election results and the work of election observers, and finally in mass rallies. The organized actions of the opposition-minded minority of the population, the mobilization of supporters of current regime, and rallies organized by the Russian Orthodox Church, can be interpreted as the gradual mobilization of the various social groups of Russian society. This signalizes the demand for representation and coordination of different group interests, the need for modernization of state institutions. The democratization has for once a chance to become the right instrument to ensure political order.
In the article, based on 45 in-depth interviews with leaders
of protest movement conducted by the... more In the article, based on 45 in-depth interviews with leaders of protest movement conducted by the Levada- Center in April-July 2012, the author describes the «infrastructure» of the protest movement, that is, major organizations and associations of citizens involved in the events of late 2011 - early 2012, how these organizations and associations were established and developed over time. The author traces back what the origins of the protests were and how they evolved. The article also reveals the motives of movement’s leaders and activists, sources of their inspiration, challenges to the movement as the leaders see them. The first results of the protest movement are analyzed in the final part of the paper. The work is provided with extensive quotations from the interviews.
Российский медиаландшафт: основные тенденции использования СМИ, 2017
Russian Media-Landscape: Main Trends in Media-Consumption (by Denis Volkov and Stepan Goncharov).... more Russian Media-Landscape: Main Trends in Media-Consumption (by Denis Volkov and Stepan Goncharov). The article explores the main trends in news consumption in Russia. The assessment of the size of the audience of the main TV channels, radio stations, newspapers and source in the internet is calculated. Trust in different media sources is measured. The authors try to assess the size and main characteristics of the audience of «independent media» in Russia compared to the characteristics of the audience of the mainstream TV-channels. Special attention is payed to the trends in the news consumption in the internet and social network usage. The authors conducted semantic analysis of the main government Russian TV channels to single out images, attitude models rooted in public opinion. The authors disclose public attitude to censorship and interest in receiving information from different sources.
В основу отчета легли материалы количественного опроса в крупных российских городах в сопоставлен... more В основу отчета легли материалы количественного опроса в крупных российских городах в сопоставлении с данными регулярных общероссийских исследований Левада-Центра за предыдущие годы. Также использованы материалы 9-ти групповых дискуссий с населением и 24 глубинных интервью с гражданскими активистами и сотрудниками некоммерческих организаций на тему благотворительности и защиты гражданами своих прав в трех крупных городах – Москве, Санкт-Петербурге и Екатеринбурге, проведенных в апреле-мае 2014 года.
Исследование выполнено при использовании средств государственной поддержки, выделенной в качестве гранта в соответствие с распоряжением Президента Российской Федерации от 29.03.2013 №115-рп и на основании конкурса, проведенного Фондом ИСЭПИ.
Russian media landscape: TV, press, internet. Authors concentrate on the patterns of news consump... more Russian media landscape: TV, press, internet. Authors concentrate on the patterns of news consumption in Russia, where several state TV channels dominates any other news sources. Internet as a source of news s on the rise, but curently influence only tiny minority of population. The report is based on the 2 decades-long monitoring of Russian public opinion of Levada-Center (and until 2003 of VTCIOM).
«OccupyAbay» protest street camp in Moscow
in May 2012 through the eyes of its participants. (by... more «OccupyAbay» protest street camp in Moscow
in May 2012 through the eyes of its participants. (by
Denis Volkov). The paper is based on the series of
interviews with the activists who started the protest
street camp, created, managed and transformed the
supporting structures of the camp such as «kitchen»,
«informational block», «security» «newspaper»,
«assembly» and others. The author is concerned
with the prerequisites of the camp, social profile
of if its participants (political and civic activists,
journalists, «VIP-s», and general participants), rapid
evolution of its structures, the ideas and motives
that the activists had (including tough competition
between «leftists» and «liberals»), as well as with the results of the protest events in Moscow between
May 6th and the end of the month, 2012.
Internet and Political Engagement (according to Surveys Data) (by Denis Volkov). The paper analyz... more Internet and Political Engagement (according to Surveys Data) (by Denis Volkov). The paper analyzes the findings of Levada Center surveys during the 2000-s. According to these data, about 7–8 mln. of the Russians regularly use Internet for more than two hour s a day, having access to all the variety of net resour ces. They are first of all you ng, successful, educated inhabitants of large cities of the country. Monopoly of government TV channels in shaping the view of the events in the cou ntry still persists. A number of political themes critical towards the present regime don’t have access to the Federal TV, therefor e these themes remain unknown to 80–90% of population. Politicized Russian bloggs sphere which involves about one fifth of the Internet users are capable of generating new themes, however these are the sites which can give rather complete and well analyzed picture of what’s going on that are the least popular. Among Moscow youth for whom Internet publications are the most preferable and trustful source of information about current events people without definite political preferences prevail. Thus «the most well-informed» turn out to be the least «interested», demobilized. Non-system oppositional parties and mo vements in Russia fail to secure either the trust or the more so participation of somewhat broad Internet audience in their actions.
Rise of Public Activism in Russia: towards Civil Society or another Deadlock? (by Denis Volkov). ... more Rise of Public Activism in Russia: towards Civil Society or another Deadlock? (by Denis Volkov). The article contributes to the discussion on possibilities of gradual socio-political change in Russia. The author traces the main trends of Russian public sphere using the materials of 103 in-depth interviews with civic activists and NGO leaders, conducted in late 2010 – early 2011 in six Russian cities. These trends are: the intensification of social activities and increasing complexity of social structure, continued cooperation between the state and NGOs, but also expansion of corrupt interests that are in direct conflict with the public interest. The latter calls into question most of the positive changes. The analysis allows shifting the focus from a dispute about likelihood of civic activity in Russia to understanding of the forms such activism will take and what the consequences will be. In the political system without established mechanisms of conflict resolution, where any internal and external impulse of change is blocked, the growth of public activity would lead not to the strengthening of civil society and gradual democratization, but to escalation of conflicts, deterioration of the institutional framework, and as a result breakdown of modernization.
Russian Protests in Late 2011-First Half of 2012:
Demand for Democracization of Political Institu... more Russian Protests in Late 2011-First Half of 2012: Demand for Democracization of Political Institutions (by Denis Volkov). The author scrutinizes the logic and dynamics of mass protests in Russian capital and major cities in end of 2011 and the first half of 2012 drawing on the results of public opinion polls conducted by the Levada-Center (All-Russia and Moscow surveys, and two surveys of participants of opposition rallies in Moscow), and on the initial analysis of several dozen in-depth interviews with organizers and leaders of the protest movement. Survey data help to paint a portrait of an active minority – wealthy residents of large Russian cities – which has organized in their opposition to the election results and authoritarian character of the political system. Comparison with previous electoral campaign allows describing the new context in which the expression of mass resentment became possible. The parallel with the Russian protests of 2005-2010 shows that over the years some experience of working together has accumulated, various repertoire of collective action were tested, and the environment for the politicization of various civic associations has developed. Analysis of the events suggests that resentment was increased by the overall situation of uncertainty and a string of election scandals. It resulted first in the protest vote, increased attention to the election results and the work of election observers, and finally in mass rallies. The organized actions of the opposition-minded minority of the population, the mobilization of supporters of current regime, and rallies organized by the Russian Orthodox Church, can be interpreted as the gradual mobilization of the various social groups of Russian society. This signalizes the demand for representation and coordination of different group interests, the need for modernization of state institutions. The democratization has for once a chance to become the right instrument to ensure political order.
In the article, based on 45 in-depth interviews with leaders
of protest movement conducted by the... more In the article, based on 45 in-depth interviews with leaders of protest movement conducted by the Levada- Center in April-July 2012, the author describes the «infrastructure» of the protest movement, that is, major organizations and associations of citizens involved in the events of late 2011 - early 2012, how these organizations and associations were established and developed over time. The author traces back what the origins of the protests were and how they evolved. The article also reveals the motives of movement’s leaders and activists, sources of their inspiration, challenges to the movement as the leaders see them. The first results of the protest movement are analyzed in the final part of the paper. The work is provided with extensive quotations from the interviews.
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Исследование выполнено при использовании средств государственной поддержки, выделенной в качестве гранта в соответствие с распоряжением Президента Российской Федерации от 29.03.2013 №115-рп и на основании конкурса, проведенного Фондом ИСЭПИ.
in May 2012 through the eyes of its participants. (by
Denis Volkov). The paper is based on the series of
interviews with the activists who started the protest
street camp, created, managed and transformed the
supporting structures of the camp such as «kitchen»,
«informational block», «security» «newspaper»,
«assembly» and others. The author is concerned
with the prerequisites of the camp, social profile
of if its participants (political and civic activists,
journalists, «VIP-s», and general participants), rapid
evolution of its structures, the ideas and motives
that the activists had (including tough competition
between «leftists» and «liberals»), as well as with the results of the protest events in Moscow between
May 6th and the end of the month, 2012.
Demand for Democracization of Political Institutions
(by Denis Volkov). The author scrutinizes the logic
and dynamics of mass protests in Russian capital
and major cities in end of 2011 and the first half of
2012 drawing on the results of public opinion polls
conducted by the Levada-Center (All-Russia and
Moscow surveys, and two surveys of participants
of opposition rallies in Moscow), and on the initial
analysis of several dozen in-depth interviews with
organizers and leaders of the protest movement.
Survey data help to paint a portrait of an active
minority – wealthy residents of large Russian
cities – which has organized in their opposition
to the election results and authoritarian character
of the political system. Comparison with previous
electoral campaign allows describing the new
context in which the expression of mass resentment
became possible. The parallel with the Russian
protests of 2005-2010 shows that over the years some
experience of working together has accumulated,
various repertoire of collective action were tested,
and the environment for the politicization of
various civic associations has developed. Analysis
of the events suggests that resentment was increased
by the overall situation of uncertainty and a string
of election scandals. It resulted first in the protest
vote, increased attention to the election results and
the work of election observers, and finally in mass
rallies.
The organized actions of the opposition-minded
minority of the population, the mobilization of
supporters of current regime, and rallies organized by the Russian Orthodox Church, can be interpreted as
the gradual mobilization of the various social groups
of Russian society. This signalizes the demand
for representation and coordination of different
group interests, the need for modernization of state
institutions. The democratization has for once a
chance to become the right instrument to ensure
political order.
of protest movement conducted by the Levada-
Center in April-July 2012, the author describes
the «infrastructure» of the protest movement, that
is, major organizations and associations of citizens
involved in the events of late 2011 - early 2012,
how these organizations and associations were
established and developed over time. The author
traces back what the origins of the protests were
and how they evolved. The article also reveals the
motives of movement’s leaders and activists, sources
of their inspiration, challenges to the movement
as the leaders see them. The first results of the
protest movement are analyzed in the final part
of the paper. The work is provided with extensive
quotations from the interviews.
Исследование выполнено при использовании средств государственной поддержки, выделенной в качестве гранта в соответствие с распоряжением Президента Российской Федерации от 29.03.2013 №115-рп и на основании конкурса, проведенного Фондом ИСЭПИ.
in May 2012 through the eyes of its participants. (by
Denis Volkov). The paper is based on the series of
interviews with the activists who started the protest
street camp, created, managed and transformed the
supporting structures of the camp such as «kitchen»,
«informational block», «security» «newspaper»,
«assembly» and others. The author is concerned
with the prerequisites of the camp, social profile
of if its participants (political and civic activists,
journalists, «VIP-s», and general participants), rapid
evolution of its structures, the ideas and motives
that the activists had (including tough competition
between «leftists» and «liberals»), as well as with the results of the protest events in Moscow between
May 6th and the end of the month, 2012.
Demand for Democracization of Political Institutions
(by Denis Volkov). The author scrutinizes the logic
and dynamics of mass protests in Russian capital
and major cities in end of 2011 and the first half of
2012 drawing on the results of public opinion polls
conducted by the Levada-Center (All-Russia and
Moscow surveys, and two surveys of participants
of opposition rallies in Moscow), and on the initial
analysis of several dozen in-depth interviews with
organizers and leaders of the protest movement.
Survey data help to paint a portrait of an active
minority – wealthy residents of large Russian
cities – which has organized in their opposition
to the election results and authoritarian character
of the political system. Comparison with previous
electoral campaign allows describing the new
context in which the expression of mass resentment
became possible. The parallel with the Russian
protests of 2005-2010 shows that over the years some
experience of working together has accumulated,
various repertoire of collective action were tested,
and the environment for the politicization of
various civic associations has developed. Analysis
of the events suggests that resentment was increased
by the overall situation of uncertainty and a string
of election scandals. It resulted first in the protest
vote, increased attention to the election results and
the work of election observers, and finally in mass
rallies.
The organized actions of the opposition-minded
minority of the population, the mobilization of
supporters of current regime, and rallies organized by the Russian Orthodox Church, can be interpreted as
the gradual mobilization of the various social groups
of Russian society. This signalizes the demand
for representation and coordination of different
group interests, the need for modernization of state
institutions. The democratization has for once a
chance to become the right instrument to ensure
political order.
of protest movement conducted by the Levada-
Center in April-July 2012, the author describes
the «infrastructure» of the protest movement, that
is, major organizations and associations of citizens
involved in the events of late 2011 - early 2012,
how these organizations and associations were
established and developed over time. The author
traces back what the origins of the protests were
and how they evolved. The article also reveals the
motives of movement’s leaders and activists, sources
of their inspiration, challenges to the movement
as the leaders see them. The first results of the
protest movement are analyzed in the final part
of the paper. The work is provided with extensive
quotations from the interviews.