Kremlin Extends Grip on Reporters, Internet, Media Advocacy Group Reports

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    Date: 
    11 May 2009

    Washington - Growing restrictions on the print and electronic press in Russia are reminiscent of the Kremlin's tight control of media during the Soviet period, according to a new report from Freedom House.

    "Media freedom continued to decline in 2008, with the Kremlin relying on Soviet-style media management to facilitate a sensitive political transition as well as deflecting responsibility for widespread corruption and political violence," the report said.