Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research

Russians Back Media Censorship

January 16, 2004

(CPOD) Jan. 16, 2004 - Many residents of Russia believe media outlets should remain under government supervision, according to a poll by Russian Public Opinion & Market Research. Only six per cent of respondents say censorship is "not necessary" in the country.

Russia's national television enjoyed some autonomy after the disintegration of the Soviet Union, but was brought back under tight government controls by president Vladimir Putin.

News organizations have been affected by Putin's new electoral law, which limits the amount and type of information that can be disseminated during a campaign. Television networks have been criticized for the growing amount of pornography and sexual content on the airwaves.

Polling Data

Do you think media censorship is necessary in Russia?

Definitely necessary

41%

Probably necessary

35%

Not necessary at all

6%

Source: Russian Public Opinion & Market Research
Methodology: Interviews to 1,500 Russian adults, conducted in January 2004. No margin of error was provided.

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