The basic directions of economic problems in the regional press in 1994 - 2004
The sources have been studied and the reflection in the press of the economic development problems has been analyzed. The basic directions of the economic problems in the regional press in the period under review have been singled out. The analysis of the basic directions of the economic development gives grounds to state that mass media properly fits the social — economic environment of cities. Besides, it wouldn't be right to ignore the influence of the periodical press on the state of public opinion of the people of Western Siberia. The publication of the materials on economic subjects in the press provided the formation of the public opinion.