RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Russia Beyond as right-center biased based on its state funding and management by ANO TV-Novosti, which is linked to the right-leaning Russian government. Given the potential for content to be influenced by state policies and objectives, its factual reporting is rated as mixed.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Russia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: TOTAL OPPRESSION
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Russia Beyond (RBTH), launched in 2007, is a website that promotes Russian culture, history, and tourism to an international audience. It operates under the umbrella of ANO TV-Novosti, the same organization behind R.T. but with a different focus. While R.T. is known for its politically charged content, RBTH is more focused on cultural diplomacy, offering non-political content that aims to foster a positive image of Russia. Managed by the Russian government via ANO TV-Novosti, RBTH promotes Russian culture, history, and tourism, with its headquarters in Moscow.
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Funded by / Ownership
Russia Beyond is operated by ANO TV-Novosti, a Russian state-funded organization responsible for operating R.T. (formerly Russia Today). Ofcom, the U.K. broadcasting regulator, revoked R.T.’s U.K. broadcast license due to concerns over impartiality and adherence to regulatory standards.
Analysis / Bias
Russia Beyond covers various topics, including cultural insights, travel tips, history, science, technology, and Russian cuisine. While the site offers valuable information for those interested in Russian culture and language, its funding and management suggest the potential for a particular slant. Like many culture-focused sites, Russia Beyond is naturally inclined to present its subject—Russia—in a favorable light. However, given that it is managed by ANO TV-Novosti, an organization the U.S. Department of Justice identified as an agent of the Russian government under the Foreign Agents Registration Act, this inclination might be more pronounced. This connection implies that the site’s content may be shaped by state objectives, reinforcing Russia’s positive image while minimizing critical perspectives.
Additionally, Google’s recent lawsuit against ANO TV-Novosti raises concerns about the broader organization’s influence and agenda. For example, articles such as “How does Putin stay in good shape?” and “Putin vacationed in the taiga, where he encountered mortal danger!’ exemplify how the site may subtly promote Russian leadership by focusing on positive personal attributes while avoiding critical political analysis. Therefore, Russia Beyond exhibits a pro-Russian bias typical of state-supported cultural promotion.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Russia Beyond as right-center biased based on its state funding and management by ANO TV-Novosti, which is linked to the right-leaning Russian government. Given the potential for content to be influenced by state policies and objectives, its factual reporting is rated as mixed. (M. Huitsing 08/26/2024)
Source: https://www.rbth.com/
Last Updated on August 26, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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