Specifics of local (Russian) events coverage by the foreign correspondents in 2010
The problem of local events coverage by the foreign correspondents is being examined in this article. Mass media reaction is being analyzed based on the coverage of certain political and social issues: Moscow mayor being dismissed, spy scandal Russia vs. USA, protests marches in Moscow in December 2010. It is being concluded that foreign media are demonstrating rather high level of professional work however, certain national stereotypes could be found in some published materials.