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October 1, 2012
 In accordance with the closure of USAID in Russia at the directive of the Government of Russia, IREX has suspended the Promoting New Media and Media Convergence program effective October 1, 2012. Please contact IREX at info@irex.org with any questions. |
July 9, 2012
 A high-level advisor to Russia's Presidents recently worked with IREX and media lawyers to help discern a new set of Internet laws. In a country that Freedom House rates as one with no free press, the meeting was a significant event for all involved. |
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November 22, 2011
 As IREX launches its Promoting New Media and Media Convergence in Russia program, examples of how new media is changing the nature of communications and media continually appear. The new generation of Russians is completely entrenched in new media and is now learning how to influence public opinion (both in good and not so good ways) in the country. A recent scandal surrounding President Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to the Moscow University School of Journalism offers proof of this evolving environment. |
