Thursday, May 24, 2007

Blog-Carnival Russian Media

Between 1 and 30 June this year, the Blog-Carnival Russian media will take place. Initiated by the Swiss blog Krusenstern, bloggers with an interest in Eastern Europe will write articles and op-eds on the development and situation of media in Russia.

The blog carnival concept is not a new phenomenon to the blogosphere. As Krusenstern writes: "The name 'Blog-Carnival' goes back to the 'stone age' of blogdom (September 2002!), when American bloggers organised an event called the 'Carnival of the Vanities' designed to bring together the widest possible range of opinion using the simplest of means."

He continues: "The aim of the Blog-Carnival is to gather together as many different viewpoints and pieces of information as possible on the subject of the 'Russian media'. Behind this initiative is the notion that the closer we get to the Russian parliamentary elections in October 2007 and the presidential elections in March 2008, the more the Putin government is clamping down on the media in Russia."

Registration for participation is between 11-31 May, and further instructions are available on Krusenstern's blog. During 1-30 June, individual bloggers then publish pieces on the topic of Russian media on their own blogs. Contributions in English and German will be accepted.
I would recommend anyone with the time and interest in this important topic to participate in the Blog-Carnival Russian Media. It is - as far as I know - the first blog carnival dealing with Russia or Eastern Europe, and thus an opportunity not to be passed over to strengthen both the regional blogosphere and your voice as a blogger.

4 comments:

Rami said...

I am looking forward to read something about the cyberwar going on in Estonia.. apparently they called for Nato help while accusing Russia. What's your take on this?

An-Lu said...

Interesting! I'll add the links you provided to my favourites.

Vilhelm Konnander said...

Dear Rami,

We will have to see about that. There are so many other interesting topics to cover at the moment and precious little time to write something about them.

Yours,

Vilhelm

Vilhelm Konnander said...

Dear Angela,

I am happy that you noticed the Blog Carnival, not least in view of the subject for your dissertation. Perhaps you might even consider participating?

Yours,

Vilhelm