The new school of russian journalism: the technology of countering lies

Abstract

The author examines the causes and principles of the formation of a new Russian journalism and analyzes the problems of Ukrainian journalism related to the need for the authorities of Ukraine and Western countries to support the «fake information bubble» and form a negative image of Russia to publicly justify continued support for information, military and economic confrontation.

The basic principles of combating the campaign of lies unleashed by the West against Russia have been formulated – not for the first time, and, I suppose, not for the last time. Firstly, it is strict adherence to the basic principles of journalism – ethical and professional. Secondly, do not give the lie the slightest opportunity to leak into the material: avoid omissions, unverified facts, fabrications, half-truths. Thirdly, to focus as much as possible on the balance between news reports from the field and materials that analyze not reports from the battlefield, but the processes of rebuilding new regions, strengthening ties with Russia, and positive changes. Fourthly, it is an understanding of the danger and responsibility of a journalist’s civic position. Fifth, it is the preservation of the desire to find the truth and the willingness to engage in investigative journalism.