one-on-one №1 12.09.1996 (1996)

The participants of the program try to answer the question: "Is there real freedom of the press in Russia?" A. Ilyin admits that Pravda supports the CPRF team, but only "during election campaigns." He disagrees with V. Loshak, who says that there is no "mutual audibility" or mutual understanding between the publications. V. Loshak admits support for the President's course, although he talks about critical materials that came out during the election campaign.

He points out the bias of Pravda, its obvious communist orientation, and admits the existence of two opposing camps between the publishing houses.

The role of the press in the development of the country and its influence on the formation of public opinion are discussed.

The issue of patriotism is raised.

Each side explains its attitude to the manifestation of patriotism by Russian citizens living abroad.

The participants agree that many publishing houses allow unverified (unreliable) information in their publications.

And this figure is increasing.

The example of Mayor Yu.

Luzhkov is given, who filed large lawsuits against publishing houses publishing information that had no evidence. V. Loshak tells about the means by which the newspaper "Moskovskie Novosti" exists. A. Ilyin talks about the creation of the Joint-Stock Company "Pravda International", whose partners were citizens of Greece.