VOICED: Rusia: redes sociales para informar

Timofey, a young journalist, films protests in Moscow to share on Enridus, a Russian alternative news site. He collaborates with Dima, a blogger, to cover the event. The public trusts their citizen journalism over traditional media. Enridus, a new platform, edits and publishes these reports, gaining popularity as Internet becomes a primary news source in Russia. Social media has potential for growth, despite limited Internet access and media control.

What is Timofey's main objective during the protest in Moscow?

• To write a newspaper article

• To organize the protest

• To join the protestors

• To film the protest and share it online

How does Dima contribute to the coverage of the protest?

• He uses his iPhone and computer to document the event

• He films the protest with a professional camera

• He writes a blog post

• He interviews protestors

Why do people trust the content shared by Timofey and Dima?

• Because it provides an alternative to potentially biased news

• Because it is shared in newspapers

• Because it is edited by professional journalists

• Because it is shared on television

What is the significance of Enridus in the context of Russian media?

• It is a traditional newspaper

• It is a new platform for citizen journalism

• It is a television channel

• It is a government-controlled news site

What trend is observed regarding the use of the internet for news in Russia?

• More Russians are turning to the internet for news

• Internet usage for news is declining

• Newspapers are becoming more popular

• Television remains the dominant source of news