‘Repackaging the emptiness’: How Russian regional journalism adapts to the COVID-19 pandemic

Elina Erzikova; Wilson Lowrey

doi:10.1177/07395329221143368

‘Repackaging the emptiness’: How Russian regional journalism adapts to the COVID-19 pandemic

Elina Erzikova, Wilson Lowrey

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The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the role news organizations play in disseminating information and shaping public response to the crisis. This study adopts an ecological approach in examining Russian regional journalists’ adaptations to the pandemic. Based on in-depth interviews, the study found that a worsened economic situation has increased dependence on state subsidies. Journalists avoided questioning authorities’ response to COVID, with some publishing government information and others focusing on practical tips for readers.

Original language	English
Journal	Newspaper Research Journal
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/07395329221143368
State	Accepted/In press - 2023

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community journalism
content/coverage
gov’t-press relations/public policy
press and society
technology/internet/new media

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