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METHODS AND GOALS OF ANTI-RUSSIAN MEDIA IN ARMENIA
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
July 9 2014
9 July 2014 - 6:47pm
David Stepanyan, Yerevan. Exclusively to Vestnik Kavkaza
It's no secret that the Armenian media space contains pro-Western,
anti-Russian mass media. There are two ways to spread anti-Russian
information, and the aforementioned media are divided into two
categories. The first category includes the mass media which openly,
strictly and even thoughtlessly criticize all things connected with
Russia. That is why they are not taken seriously even in Armenia, and
their work is like a proverb - the dog's barking is for the wind to
carry. The second category of the mass media treats its mission more
seriously and is very dangerous. In such media projects, criticism
of Russia is added to criticism of the native government, criminal
stories and the gutter press. If we exclude the gutter press aspect,
the Armenian radio "Freedom" belongs to the second category.
The Armenian media - Azatutyun - is financed directly, but
unofficially, by the American embassy in Armenia. And the consequences
are clear. The edition works solidly, steps are highly coordinated, and
information is well-thought through. Almost all the correspondents of
"Freedom" go to various conferences on one and the same day and ask
one and the same question. Usually the question touches on Russia's
activities or reaction to a certain problem which often has nothing
in common with Armenia. It means the edition fulfills a clear plan
which hasn't been developed by it. "Freedom" floods the Armenian media
space with false information to promote an atmosphere of mistrust of
Russia and all its projects in the region.
After Serge Sargsyan's statement on intention to join the Eurasian
projects of Moscow, the activity of the aforementioned media had
improved. Most of the anti-Russian articles and reports are absurd.
For example, the authors state that a possible Armenian-Azerbaijani
military conflict will be beneficial for Russia. Information on
Moscow's plans to "give away Karabakh" can be seen in publications
of the mass media in the last 20 years. In January 2014 there was
information that a group came from Russia and jabbed residents of
Yerevan with HIV-contaminated syringes. "We don't comment on rubbish,"
the police of Armenia told Vestnik Kavkaza.
Now the radio is very concerned about the situation surrounding
the status of the Armenian language and violations of the country's
Language Law. Among such violations, according to Freedom radio, is
the fact that a number of Russian-language international conferences
are being held in Armenia. According to the law, all public events
should be held with simultaneous translation into Armenian. The radio
station's official website is now full of anti-Russian comments
concerning this topic provided by various experts. The same is
happening on air.
The radio has also paid special attention to the Rossiya Segodnya's
chief executive Dmitry Kiselyov's remarks made in the Armenian
parliament. Kiselyov and Armenian lawmakers who were taking part in
the event, are still being stigmatized and accused of all possible
and impossible transgressions. This also promotes an atmosphere of
distrust and fear.
The last event, which caused an immediate reaction in the pro-Western
media, was the Armenian president's visit to Georgia. It's quite
clear that the massive Russian Railways' project launched in the
region is unfavorable to the United States. That is why such media
could not hide their delight when the president failed to reach an
agreement with the Georgian authorities. According to such authors,
there is now no chance that the railway connection between Georgia
and Abkhazia can be resumed since Georgia agreed to join the European
customs space. It seems like no comment is necessary.
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/analysis/politics/57463.html
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
July 9 2014
9 July 2014 - 6:47pm
David Stepanyan, Yerevan. Exclusively to Vestnik Kavkaza
It's no secret that the Armenian media space contains pro-Western,
anti-Russian mass media. There are two ways to spread anti-Russian
information, and the aforementioned media are divided into two
categories. The first category includes the mass media which openly,
strictly and even thoughtlessly criticize all things connected with
Russia. That is why they are not taken seriously even in Armenia, and
their work is like a proverb - the dog's barking is for the wind to
carry. The second category of the mass media treats its mission more
seriously and is very dangerous. In such media projects, criticism
of Russia is added to criticism of the native government, criminal
stories and the gutter press. If we exclude the gutter press aspect,
the Armenian radio "Freedom" belongs to the second category.
The Armenian media - Azatutyun - is financed directly, but
unofficially, by the American embassy in Armenia. And the consequences
are clear. The edition works solidly, steps are highly coordinated, and
information is well-thought through. Almost all the correspondents of
"Freedom" go to various conferences on one and the same day and ask
one and the same question. Usually the question touches on Russia's
activities or reaction to a certain problem which often has nothing
in common with Armenia. It means the edition fulfills a clear plan
which hasn't been developed by it. "Freedom" floods the Armenian media
space with false information to promote an atmosphere of mistrust of
Russia and all its projects in the region.
After Serge Sargsyan's statement on intention to join the Eurasian
projects of Moscow, the activity of the aforementioned media had
improved. Most of the anti-Russian articles and reports are absurd.
For example, the authors state that a possible Armenian-Azerbaijani
military conflict will be beneficial for Russia. Information on
Moscow's plans to "give away Karabakh" can be seen in publications
of the mass media in the last 20 years. In January 2014 there was
information that a group came from Russia and jabbed residents of
Yerevan with HIV-contaminated syringes. "We don't comment on rubbish,"
the police of Armenia told Vestnik Kavkaza.
Now the radio is very concerned about the situation surrounding
the status of the Armenian language and violations of the country's
Language Law. Among such violations, according to Freedom radio, is
the fact that a number of Russian-language international conferences
are being held in Armenia. According to the law, all public events
should be held with simultaneous translation into Armenian. The radio
station's official website is now full of anti-Russian comments
concerning this topic provided by various experts. The same is
happening on air.
The radio has also paid special attention to the Rossiya Segodnya's
chief executive Dmitry Kiselyov's remarks made in the Armenian
parliament. Kiselyov and Armenian lawmakers who were taking part in
the event, are still being stigmatized and accused of all possible
and impossible transgressions. This also promotes an atmosphere of
distrust and fear.
The last event, which caused an immediate reaction in the pro-Western
media, was the Armenian president's visit to Georgia. It's quite
clear that the massive Russian Railways' project launched in the
region is unfavorable to the United States. That is why such media
could not hide their delight when the president failed to reach an
agreement with the Georgian authorities. According to such authors,
there is now no chance that the railway connection between Georgia
and Abkhazia can be resumed since Georgia agreed to join the European
customs space. It seems like no comment is necessary.
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/analysis/politics/57463.html