About Sarah Oates and her neo-soviet media model. Preface by the scientific editor of the translation

The reader is offered for the first time translation of Sarah Oates' program article "The Neo-Soviet Media Model", published in 2007 (Sarah Oates, 2007). In preface by scientific editor translation, relevance publication substantiated. theoretical context article’s appearance characterized, including discussion about normative theories media mid-2000s. goal reflection to offer a critical eye at research methodology as well number comments on transformation Russian system over 16 years after article. This has two parts: and direct Oates Model Media".As annotated “explores genesis neo-Soviet model. Based results study post-Soviet period, review their activities during elections above region, concludes that currently operate "neo-Soviet" manner. Factors shaping this model include rejection balanced approach or objectivity; presence flaws legislation regulating media; self-censorship; state interference pressure lack professionalism journalistic environment; an atmosphere violence against journalists. Furthermore, transition from Soviet model, there continuity how are perceived audience.” Keywords: system, censorship, space, content analysis.