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From http://geohistory.today/tv-news-in-russia-revolution-and-identity-november-2017/

2017 marked the centenary of the October Revolution. Much was written in the Western press about how Russia’s new identity and politics could be seen in how it chose to observe one of the 20th century’s most influential events.

This month’s TV News in Russia looks at how Russian media covered not only the centenary, but also other major factors now forming Russia’s identity: history, patriotism, Russia’s perceived place in the world, and how it defines the “other” (i.e., America). The telling and fascinating list is below, with extended commentary and links to the original reports.

According to a 2016 poll by the independent Levada Center, 80% of Russians view television as their primary source of news. The same Levada poll, however, shows that only 41% trust the news as an objective source of information. The broadcasts sampled here are from Russia’s most-watched channels: First Channel and Russia Channel from the Sunday news reports.

Read on and see video excerpts at http://geohistory.today/tv-news-in-russia-revolution-and-identity-november-2017/