Routledge Russia's Liberal Media: Handcuffed but Free - Book

Explore the complex realities of journalism in modern Russia with Russia's Liberal Media: Handcuffed but Free. Published by Routledge, this academic work examines the immense pressures and obstacles faced by liberal journalists working under the Putin administration. Through an in-depth qualitative study, the text offers a rare look at the internal workings of newsrooms, including ethnographic observations of editorial meetings conducted during the conflict in Ukraine. This book provides a detailed historical overview of how liberal media developed within the country and offers a theoretical framework to help readers evaluate the current Russian media system. By focusing on influential outlets such as the newspaper Novaya Gazeta and Radio Echo of Moscow, the study highlights the risks taken by those striving to maintain independent reporting. It is an essential resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of media, politics, and conflict in Eastern Europe.