CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2013
| Author | Markov, Vsevolod Yuryevich |
|---|---|
| Title | Why Not Censor the Internet? A Case Study of Russian New Media |
| Summary | In this research, I investigate the social and political circumstances in Russia that affect the level of censorship over the new media. The question at the center of this research is why the government implements a specific level of censorship over the new media. In order to answer it, I use a range of evidence, including comparative data and the statistical results of public opinion polls. I find that the dynamics of the Russian regime are different from both democratic and authoritarian countries. In Russia, the level of censorship over the new media does not match either system of freedom of speech promotion, or complete control over it. The analysis suggests that the regime dynamics, the control over traditional media, historical predispositions to state-owned media, government's popularity, social capital, and low precedence of attempts of mobilization do affect the level of government's censorship over the new media in Russia. |
| Supervisor | Popescu, Marina |
| Department | Political Science MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2013/markov_vsevolod.pdf |
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