9781647287092

Willford Press

English

2025

Journalism and Mass Communication - Journalism and Mass Communication

220

$ 160

In the Russian Empire, systems of information and communication were integral to governance and administration. The empire utilized a vast network of postal services, which was initially established in the 17th century and expanded throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. The postal system, operated by the state, connected major cities and provincial towns, facilitating the flow of official correspondence and commercial communication. Additionally, the Empire relied on an extensive network of couriers and state-run telegraphs by the mid-19th century, which improved the speed of information dissemination. Newspapers and periodicals also began to play a significant role in public communication, though they were subject to strict censorship. Overall, these systems were crucial for managing the empire's vast territory and diverse population, ensuring that central authority could be maintained effectively across distant regions. The topics included in this book are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. The book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide in-depth knowledge about the information and communication methods adopted by the Russian Empire. Those with an interest in the field would find this book helpful.