Raskolniknov's regret: covering crime in Russia

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There was very little reportage of crime under Stalin's rule since the official view was that communism, properly absorbed by the people, results in the elimination of crime. Under Khrushchev, the criminal system was somewhat depoliticized and consequently the press was able to report some facts about some kinds of crimes. Only since Gorbachev and his policy of perestroika, has reportage been open and access possible to crime statistics. Gorbachev's crusade against alcohol production, sales and consumption led to a dramatic decrease in crime for a while, then to a booming bootlegging industry.

Correctional institutions, Russia, Crime, Crime and the press, Crime reporting (Journalism)

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Before and after Glasnost

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The American media's coverage of the Soviet Union during the Soviet era, under the leadership of Gorbachev and the post-Soviet period are discussed. The American media continues to provide an inaccurate picture of the former Soviet Union due to its failure to assess Russian realities. The media has incorrectly applied simplified models and media techniques to a society that is totally different from the West as well as in the midst of a major transition.

Media coverage, Former Soviet Union

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Before and after Glasnost

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Books, Book Review, Book reviews, Before and After Glasnost (Book)

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