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31 Russian newspapers in the directory

With roots tracing back to the imperial era and heavily shaped by the Soviet period, the country's print media tradition is historically complex. Prominent national titles include Komsomolskaya Pravda, a mass-circulation tabloid, and Kommersant, a leading business daily founded in 1989. Izvestia, originally established in 1917, remains a well-known national broadsheet now under private corporate ownership, while Rossiyskaya Gazeta serves as the official daily record of the state. Beyond the major Moscow-based editions, local publications serve specific republics, often printing in minority languages like Tatar or Chechen alongside standard Russian. Paperboy indexes 31 Russian newspapers — browse the full directory below.

Compiled by Paperboy editorial · Updated 2026-06-04

ALL NEWSPAPERS(31)

Argumenty i Fakty

Moscow, Moskva

Argumenty i Fakty is a prominent Russian weekly newspaper based in Moscow. Founded in 1978, it originally served as a source of statistical data. It currently provides comprehensive coverage of national and international politics, social issues, culture, and practical consumer advice for a broad audience.

Ezhednevnye Novosti

Vladivostok, Primorskiy Kray

VL.ru is a digital news portal serving Vladivostok and the Primorsky Krai region of Russia. It provides comprehensive daily coverage of local politics, economics, social issues, and sports. The publication features photo and video reports, weather updates, and community information for the city's residents.

Gazeta.ru

Moscow, Moskva

Gazeta.ru is a prominent Russian news publication based in Moscow. Established in 1999, it provides comprehensive coverage of domestic and international politics, economics, and social issues. Known as one of Russia's leading online news sources, it offers real-time reporting, analytical articles, and opinion pieces.

Izvestiya

Moscow, Moskva

Izvestiya is a prominent Russian daily newspaper based in Moscow. Founded in 1917, it originally served as the official organ of the Soviet government. Today, it covers domestic and international news, politics, and economics, maintaining a significant influence as a major national publication with a large circulation.

KMNews.RU

Moscow, Moskva

KM.ru is a long-standing Russian news portal and multimedia outlet headquartered in Moscow. It provides comprehensive coverage of national and international politics, economics, technology, and entertainment. The publication offers daily updates, investigative pieces, and analytical reports, serving as a significant source of information for the Russian-speaking world.

Kommersant

Moscow, Moskva

Kommersant is a leading Russian daily newspaper based in Moscow, founded in 1989. It provides comprehensive coverage of national and international news, with a particular emphasis on business, economics, and politics. Known for its authoritative reporting, the publication includes various supplements focusing on lifestyle and culture.

Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star)

Moscow, Moskva

Krasnaya Zvezda is the official newspaper of the Russian Ministry of Defense. Founded in 1924, it serves as the central publication for the Russian Armed Forces, covering military news, state security issues, and strategic developments. It remains a key state-controlled media outlet for defense-related information and patriotic discourse.

Krest'yanskie Vedomosti

Moscow, Moskva

Krest'yanskie Vedomosti is a specialized Russian news publication based in Moscow that focuses on the agricultural sector and agribusiness. Established in 1990, it provides expert analysis, industry news, and updates on the Russian agro-industrial complex, covering topics ranging from government policy to market trends.

Literaturnaya Gazeta

Moscow, Moskva

Literaturnaya Gazeta is a prominent Russian weekly publication based in Moscow. Founded in its modern form in 1929, it covers literature, arts, and socio-political issues. It serves as a major forum for Russian intellectuals, providing in-depth analysis, poetry, and commentary on current cultural and national events.

Moscow Times

Moscow, Moskva

Founded in 1992 as Russia’s first English-language daily, this publication serves an international audience with independent reporting on Russian politics, society, and culture. Following its relocation abroad in 2022 to circumvent strict domestic censorship laws, it remains a critical source of investigative journalism and commentary concerning the country’s current affairs.

Moskovskie Novosti

Moscow, Moskva

Established in 1930 as a prominent Soviet-era publication for foreign audiences, this outlet evolved into a key platform for glasnost-era reformist journalism before shifting its editorial focus to contemporary Russian socio-political analysis. It remains recognized for its historical role in shaping public discourse and its influence on the development of liberal media in the post-Soviet landscape.

Moskovskij Komsomolets

Moscow, Moskva

Moskovskij Komsomolets is a prominent Moscow-based daily newspaper founded in 1919. It provides comprehensive coverage of Russian and international politics, social issues, sports, and culture. Known for its mass-market appeal and investigative reporting, it remains one of the most widely read publications in Russia.

Nezavisimaya Gazeta

Moscow, Moskva

Nezavisimaya Gazeta is a daily national newspaper based in Moscow, Russia. Established in 1990, it provides extensive coverage of domestic and international politics, economics, and culture. The publication is known for its analytical approach and independent editorial stance within the Russian media landscape, featuring diverse expert opinions.

Novaya Gazeta

Moscow, Moskva

Novaya Gazeta is an independent Russian newspaper founded in Moscow in 1993. It is renowned for its critical and investigative reporting on Russian political and social affairs, corruption, and human rights issues. Several of its journalists, including Anna Politkovskaya, have been murdered in connection with their work.

Pravda

Moscow, Moskva

Pravda.Ru is a prominent Russian online news outlet based in Moscow. Established in 1999 as the first major digital news platform in Russia, it provides reporting on national politics, international relations, economy, and culture. It maintains a pro-government editorial stance and offers diverse analytical commentary.

Pravda - English Version

Moscow, Moskva

Originally established as the official organ of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, this publication now functions as a privately owned, Moscow-based news outlet providing an alternative Russian perspective on international affairs. It is notable for maintaining the historic brand name while shifting its editorial focus toward nationalist, anti-Western viewpoints intended for a global English-speaking audience.

Pravda - Portuguese Version

Moscow, Moskva

Serving as the Portuguese-language edition of the historic Soviet-era newspaper, this publication provides a Moscow-based perspective on global politics and international relations. It is notable for delivering a staunchly anti-Western editorial focus aimed at reaching a diverse audience across Lusophone nations, particularly in Latin America and Africa.

Respublika Tatarstan

Kazan', Tatarstan

Respublika Tatarstan is a major socio-political daily newspaper based in Kazan, Russia. Founded in 1917, it serves as an official publication for the republic's government and parliament. The newspaper covers regional news, politics, culture, and economic developments across Tatarstan in the Russian language.

RIA Novosti

Moscow, Moskva

RIA Novosti is a major state-owned Russian news agency based in Moscow. Operating under the Rossiya Segodnya media group, it provides comprehensive coverage of national and international politics, economy, and social issues. It is one of the most widely cited news sources in the Russian language.

Rossijskaya Gazeta

Moscow, Moskva

Rossiyskaya Gazeta is the official daily newspaper of the Russian government, serving as the primary venue for publishing new laws and state decrees. Headquartered in Moscow, it provides comprehensive coverage of national politics, economics, and international relations, maintaining a significant influence within the country’s media landscape.

Russia Today

Moscow, Moskva

Operating as a state-controlled international television network and digital news outlet, this organization serves as a prominent platform for projecting Russian perspectives on global affairs to a worldwide audience. It is notable for its extensive multilingual reach and frequent criticism from Western governments, which often label the outlet as a primary vehicle for Kremlin-backed strategic messaging and information warfare.

Samara Today - Russian Version

Samara, Samarskaya Oblast

Samara Today is a Russian digital news outlet based in Samara. It provides comprehensive coverage of local events, emergency services updates, public utility announcements, and regional governance. The publication also focuses on social issues, cultural developments, and sports within the Samara region for its local readership.

SF Online

Moscow, Moskva

Sekret Firmy is a prominent Russian business publication based in Moscow, operating as part of the Kommersant publishing house. It focuses on corporate management, entrepreneurial strategies, and economic trends. The magazine provides in-depth analysis, case studies, and expert commentary for business professionals and investors across Russia.

Trud

Moscow, Moskva

Trud is a Russian national daily newspaper based in Moscow. Founded in 1921, it was once the publication of the Soviet trade unions. Today, it provides comprehensive coverage of politics, social issues, labor, and culture, maintaining its status as one of Russia's most established general-interest newspapers.

Vechernaya Moskva

Moscow, Moskva

Vechernaya Moskva is a Russian daily newspaper based in Moscow. Founded in 1923, it serves as the capital's official city publication, covering local politics, urban development, social issues, and cultural events. It provides comprehensive news on municipal affairs and the daily life of Moscow residents.

Vedomosti

Moscow, Moskva

Vedomosti is a prominent Russian business daily based in Moscow. Established in 1999, it focuses on economics, politics, and corporate news. It provides analytical coverage of the financial markets, legal developments, and government policy, serving as a key resource for the Russian business community and policy analysts.

Vek

Moscow, Moskva

Vek is a Russian electronic newspaper based in Moscow that provides comprehensive news coverage on national and international affairs. It focuses on significant events in politics, economics, social issues, culture, and sports. The publication serves as an informative platform for readers seeking timely updates on developments within Russia.

Vlad News

Vladivostok, Primorskiy Kray

Established in 1990, this long-running publication serves as a primary source of news, analysis, and community information for the Primorsky Krai region. It maintains a significant digital presence, focusing on local governance, socio-economic developments, and daily life in Vladivostok.

Vladivostok

Vladivostok, Primorskiy Kray

Vladnews is a prominent regional news publication based in Vladivostok, Russia. It provides comprehensive coverage of local events, socio-economic developments, and administrative affairs in Vladivostok and the broader Primorsky Krai. The outlet focuses on current affairs, community news, and cultural highlights relevant to the Far East region.

Vremya i Den'gi

Kazan', Tatarstan

Vremya i Den'gi is a Russian news and analysis publication based in Kazan, Tatarstan. Originally founded as the region's first business newspaper, it now serves as an online platform for economics, politics, and social commentary, maintaining the legacy of its print predecessor under the direction of Yuri Alaev.

Vremya Novostej

Moscow, Moskva

Vremya Novostej was a Russian daily newspaper based in Moscow, published from 2000 to 2010. It offered serious coverage of domestic politics, economics, and international relations. Known for its independent editorial voice, the publication ceased daily operations in 2010, effectively merging into the revived Moskovskie Novosti.