1/2008
How free is the Russian media?

News analysis
Colombia's head of state doesn't welcome criticism
A brutal murder is part of a wider campaign
How free is the Russian media?
The message to journalists is clear: keep quiet
A journalist's account of intimidation tactics
Putin fails to see the funny side
A culture of impunity rules in Russia
The difficulties of measuring the media climate
The art world comes up against moral censure
Why isn't free speech valued more highly?
A grand narrative is being written
The new censorship is more damaging than the old
Local journalists are standing up to threats
The regional press is often the only source of reliable news
Chechens no longer trust Russian journalism
Success in a hostile terrain
From reporting a putsch to surviving a takeover
The making of a Russian hero
How the law is being used to stifle the media
Virtual kitchen debates
Where to get the news
A survey of outlets and trends








