BAKU STATE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL of
PROBLEMS OF MEDIA
EVOLUTION OF AZERBAIJAN'S COVERAGE IN RUSSIAN MEDIA (2000–2024)
Received: 03-Feb-2026 Accepted: 24-Feb-2026 Published: 07-Apr-2026 Read PDFDownload PDF
Anar GASANOV
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Abstract
The presented scientific research is devoted to the analysis of the evolution of
coverage of Azerbaijan-related topics in Russian media over the period from 2000 to
2024. Using the “Medialogia” analytical platform, 4,694 media materials published by
leading Russian media outlets were examined, which made it possible to identify the
main trends in changes in media attention toward Azerbaijan. The results demonstrate
a significant transformation in coverage approaches: a shift from predominantly economic topics to political issues, an increase in analytical genres, and changes in the tone of publications. A correlation between the intensity of media coverage and critical
events in bilateral relations has been identified, which is confirmed by the presence of
peak points in publication activity during periods of regional conflicts (2008, 2016,
2020, and 2023).