CASE STUDY: LATE-NIGHT SHOWS ON PERVIY KANAL AND DISCREDITATION OF WESTERN POLITICAL LEADERS
CASE STUDY: LATE-NIGHT SHOWS ON PERVIY KANAL AND DISCREDITATION OF WESTERN POLITICAL LEADERS

Author(s): Sigita Struberga
Subject(s): Politics, Psychology, Media studies, Geography, Regional studies, Communication studies, Social psychology and group interaction, Methodology and research technology, Evaluation research
Published by: NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence
Keywords: Russia; media; television; humour; Perviy kanal; politics; Kremlin; communication; audience;
Summary/Abstract: This case study looks at how Russian television uses humour as a support mechanism for strategic communications with its audience, specifically on the issue of Western leaders, and endeavours to determine the essence of the core message. To do this, various Russian Perviy Kanal (Первый Канал/ Channel One) entertainment broadcasts specializing in comedy will be analysed.

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