Russia: main news sources by age 2024

Media usage habits in Russia significantly differed among generations. The share of respondents who mostly got news from television ranged from 42 percent in the youngest surveyed age group to 85 percent in the oldest. On the other hand, over 57 percent of Russians between 18 and 24 years named social media as their main information source.

Where do you mostly get national and world news from?

Characteristic	18-24 years	25-39 years	40-54 years	55+
Television	42%	45%	65%	85%
Social media	57%	51%	38%	22%
Online media (websites of newspapers, information portals)	40%	43%	31%	25%
Radio	8%	9%	12%	16%
Print press (newspapers, magazines)	3%	2%	4%	12%
Telegram channels	43%	36%	24%	10%

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Release date

April 2024

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Region

Russia

Survey time period

March 2024

Number of respondents

1,633 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Откуда Вы чаще всего узнаете о новостях в стране и мире?"

Respondents could submit several answers.

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