Main sources of news in Russia 2025

For around ** percent of Russians, television was the primary source of national and international news in March 2025. Social media were the second-most popular channel, as ** percent of survey participants mostly got news from there.

Age divide in news consumption

A significant generational gap exists in how Russians access news. While over ** percent of older Russians turn to TV, one-third of the youngest surveyed age group do the same. In contrast, social media serve as the primary news source for * out of 10 Russians aged 18 to 24 years. Overall, the share of the population mostly consuming online media was the largest among 25-to-39-year-olds.

Trust in news sources

Despite the rise of digital platforms, TV maintains its position as the most-trusted news source across all age groups. However, in the 18-to-24-year bracket, Telegram channels and social media have the highest level of trust, followed by TV. Among those 55 years and older, more than ** percent Russians place their trust in TV news.