Publication

14 Dec 2009

This publication addresses the Russian internet and social media landscape arguing that it has features that are specific to Russia and distinct from counterparts in the US or elsewhere. It specifically analyzes the impact of the Russian blogosphere on the Russian political system. It concludes that the way most Russians use the internet reflects their lack of interest in political topics.

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Author Karina Alexanyan, Eugene Gorny, Ekaterina Lapina-Kratasyuk
Series Russian Analytical Digest (RAD)
Issue 69
Publisher German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
Copyright © 2009 Forschungsstelle Osteuropa, Center for Security Studies (CSS), German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
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