Received 17.08.2025, Revised 12.12.2025, Accepted 29.12.2025

NEWS COVERAGE IN KYRGYZSTAN IN INTERNATIONAL MEDIA FORMATS

L. Kalchaeva, T. Beishenbekov

The article examines the diversity of information sources used by Kyrgyz audiences amid intensive digitalization and global dissemination of flows. A content analysis of Kyrgyzstan's developing media landscape was conducted, encompassing traditional and new digital channels. The role and significance of international information services including Azattyk, BBC, Sputnik, and Russian television channels in shaping public opinion were analyzed. Research established that most local audiences obtain news through social networks, television, and radio stations. Intense competition among content providers was identified. The combination of traditional and contemporary digital information sources creates a multi-layered media environment activating citizens' participation in information processes.

 

media landscape, content analysis, audience engagement, digitalization, social networks, content providers, public opinion, broadcasting channels, political preferences, information dissemination
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Kalchaeva, L., & Beishenbekov, T. (2025). NEWS COVERAGE IN KYRGYZSTAN IN INTERNATIONAL MEDIA FORMATS. Bulletin of the Bishkek State University, 23(4), 67-71. https://doi.org/10.35254/bsu/2025.74.10

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