In accordance with the rating, “Novye Izvestia”, “Izvestia” and “Rossiyskaya Gazeta” took third, second and first place in the “Social and Political Publications” section. Among the business newspapers, the most read were Vedomosti and Kommersant.
About politics and economics
The Izvestia newspaper was founded back in March 1917 and since then has been published 5 times a week, with a circulation of over 150,000 copies. The publication covers events in Russian Federation and abroad, comments and opinions of analysts on economics, finance, business, sports and cultural events.The first place in the “Business” section is occupied by the daily publication “Kommersant” (circulation 120-130 thousand copies), which also talks about politics, Russian and world business, and promptly covers society.
The daily newspaper Vedomosti, which took an honorable third place in the Business Newspapers section, has been published since 1999 with a circulation of 75 thousand copies. The publication promptly provides reliable information about politics, events in the world of economics and finance, and publishes analytical and forecasts.
The first place in the ranking of “Social and Political Newspapers” is occupied by “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”. Published in a circulation of about 180 thousand copies and is the official print media Government of the Russian Federation.
Newspapers for the masses
Founded back in 1925, one of the most read newspapers “Komsomolskaya”, leading in the ranking of “Mass Newspapers”, is published 6 times a week. The newspaper was created as a party newsletter, but gradually changed its specialization and since 2000 has been considered one of the largest Russian tabloids.“Arguments and Facts” is on the next level after “Komsomolskaya Pravda”. She is from 1978. It is noteworthy that in 1990 the weekly magazine was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the publication with the largest circulation (100 million readers and 33.5 million copies). In addition to scandalous political and economic news, sports and cultural news, adapted for the average person, the newspaper contains such headings as “Dacha”, “Health”, “Tourism”, “Auto”, as well as book reviews, competitions and tests.
The AiF newspaper is read not only in Russia, but also in almost 60 countries around the world.
“Moskovsky Komsomolets” is a daily all-Russian newspaper founded in 1977, taking third place in the ranking of “Mass Newspapers”. It is currently published with a circulation of 700 thousand copies and talks about all aspects of life in Russia: politics, economics and
The fifth estate is what newspapers call it in everyday life. They report news, notify about promotions, and inform about events. They can be printed on one sheet of paper, or they can have up to 984 pages (for example). They can be almost unknown to anyone, but they can also be famous all over the world! These are the most popular ones that will be discussed in this article.
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Our selection today begins with The New York Times, one of the most influential American newspapers.
It is not difficult to guess that the place of its release is New York. It was created as a regional publication. However, this did not stop it from becoming one of the most influential newspapers in the world. Currently, its circulation is 1 million 131 thousand copies on weekdays and over 1 million 681 thousand copies on weekends and holidays.
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Our selection continues with The Wall Street Journal, a daily business newspaper. It is also published in New York by Dow Jones & Company. The year of its origin is considered to be the distant 1889.
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"Los Angeles Times" - its place of publication is Los Angeles. Information published in the newspaper concerns citywide life. And since Los Angeles is one of the largest cultural, scientific, economic and educational centers, the information published in the newspaper made it one of the most popular and authoritative newspapers in the United States.
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“The Washington Post” - just like its predecessors, the newspaper is tied to a specific city, namely Washington. It is not only the largest newspaper in the US capital, but also the oldest. Well, we have already met the largest newspapers in the USA. It's time to travel to the shores of Foggy Albion.
The Times is one of the world's most famous newspapers published in Great Britain. It was founded by John Walter in 1785. The publication is famous for its clear political leanings. The support on the pages of the newspaper for the Labor Party brought them a well-deserved victory at the next election.
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The Guardian was founded in Manchester in 1821. It was originally called The Manchester Guardian. In 1959 it changed its name to its current one. Published daily.
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The Daily Telegraph was founded in 1855. One of the most popular and widely circulated newspapers in the world. Its daily circulation is more than 800 thousand copies.
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The Financial Times is an international business newspaper published in London. Published on English language in 24 cities around the world. The total circulation of the newspaper is over 450 thousand copies. Specializes in business analytics and news from the world of finance.
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Now, across the bridge connecting England with mainland Europe, we will go to France. The daily newspaper Le Figaro is published here. It was founded in 1826 and its name should be grateful to the great Beaumarchais. After all, it was thanks to him that the famous Figaro appeared! The newspaper represents the official point of view of the French government. To date, its circulation is over 350 thousand copies.
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As for the most authoritative Russian newspaper, it is Kommersant. This socio-political newspaper is known for its business section. It is published by the Kommersant Publishing House. The frequency of publication of the newspaper is daily, from Monday to Saturday. Published since 1990. He considers himself the “heir” of the newspaper of the same name, published in Russia from 1909 to 1917.
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1The Guardian is a national daily newspaper published in the UK. Previously called Manchester Guardian, it was founded by the company of nonconformist businessman John Edward Taylor in 1821. This newspaper is part of the Guardian Media Group, which is now owned by Scott Trust Limited. This media group includes international and online branches. Subsidiary projects include the Guardian Weekly and the Observer. There is also an online publication, theguardian.com, and two international websites - a US site and an Australian site.
The Guardian's average daily circulation is 204,222; in 2012, the Guardian's online edition ranked fifth in terms of online readership. Guardian is considered a trendsetter in design printed publications and has significant influence in the publishing arena. The newspaper sponsors many awards in these areas. The Guardian has been named National Newspaper of the Year four times - in 1999, 2005, 2010 and 2013. In addition, the newspaper received an award for best design among newspapers around the world in 2006.
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2The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal is an English-language, business-oriented, international daily newspaper based in New York. Dow Jones & Company publishes articles six days a week in collaboration with publications in Asia and Europe. The newspaper is published in leaflet format. The publisher, Dow Jones & Company, first produced brief summaries of news that were delivered throughout the day to stock exchanges. This was the case in the early 1880s. Later, Charles Dow and Edward Jones turned their creation into the Wall Street Journal, and the first edition of that name was published on July 8, 1889.
The Wall Street Journal has the largest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, with 4 million copies. The Wall Street Journal can also be read online. An online version was launched in 1996, and by 2007 the newspaper's website had become the largest paid subscription news site, with nearly 980,000 subscribers. Over its history, the newspaper has won the Pulitzer Prize 30 times.
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3New York Times
The New York Times is a daily newspaper that has been published continuously since September 18, 1851 in New York City and is owned by the New York Times Company. Nicknamed "The Gray Lady," the newspaper became a record for the nation's media and industry. The newspaper's motto is quite well known - “All the news is worth printing”; it can always be found on the first page in the upper left corner. Now the newspaper consists of the following sections - News, New York, Opinions, Sports, Business, Arts, Science, Style, Travel and some others.
The print version of the New York Times has the second largest circulation in the United States, second only to the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper ranks 39th in terms of circulation among all newspapers in the world. This publication has received the Pulitzer Prize 117 times, which is the maximum among similar news publications.
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The Washington Post is a daily newspaper published in the United States, in Washington. The newspaper was first published on December 6, 1877, and is now the oldest publication of its kind in the region. The newspaper's editorial office is located in the capital of the United States, and the Washington Post in its materials places special emphasis on national policy. The publication is published for the counties of Maryland, Columbia and Virginia on a daily basis.
The Washington Post has won the Pulitzer Prize 47 times, including six split awards in 2008. This is the second indicator maximum number awards given to one newspaper in one year. The Graham family, which originally owned the newspaper, sold it to Jeff Bezos for $250 million in cash. The Washington Post is now owned by Nash Holdings LLC, which was created by Jeff Bezos specifically to acquire the newspaper.
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5China Daily
China Daily is an English-language daily newspaper published throughout China. People's Republic. The newspaper began printing in June 1981 and ranks first in circulation among English-language newspapers in China - 200 thousand copies daily. The newspaper's main office is located in Chaoyang District in Beijing, and there are branches in all major cities China and a number of international offices in Washington, New York, Kathmandu and London.
The newspaper also has subsidiary offices in Hong Kong, the USA and Europe. The newspaper is published from Monday to Saturday and is intended for foreigners in China and local residents who want to improve their English language skills. The newspaper's editorial policy is slightly more liberal than other newspapers on Chinese. The online version of the publication was created in December 1995 and is available in three different languages - English, Chinese and French. It is the first major online newspaper in China.
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6Times of India
Times of India is an English-language Indian daily newspaper. It is the 3rd largest newspaper in all of India and the best selling English daily newspaper as per the Audit Bureau of Circulation. It is also the oldest newspaper in English that has not ceased to be published in India. The BBC considers the Times of India one of the top six newspapers in the world.
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7The Sydney Morning Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald is published in English every day in Australia. Published by Fairfax Media in Sydney. The newspaper was founded in 1831 and was formerly known as the Sydney Herald. SMH is Australia's national news brand and the oldest continuously published newspaper in Australia. SMH is published six days a week and is available on retail outlets in Sydney, Canberra, regional NSW and South East Queensland.
The newspaper has several supplements, including Saturday and Sunday special editions. SMH is read an average of 766,000 times Monday through Friday and 1,014,000 times on Saturdays. Average circulation: 132,000 copies sold Monday through Friday and 228,000 copies sold on Saturday alone.
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The Asahi Shimbun is the national newspaper of Japan with official headquarters in Osaka. The newspaper has a circulation of 7.96 million copies of the morning edition and 3.1 million copies of the evening edition. When Shin-ichi Hakoshima was general director The Asahi Shimbun newspaper published it in English in collaboration with the International Herald Tribune. This happened from April 2001 to February 2011, then the partnership ended due to unprofitability.
The Asahi Shimbun is Japan's largest and oldest daily national newspaper. The first issue was published in January 1879, the newspaper contains only four pages of small print. The publication supports the post-war doctrine of Japan's pacifist policy.
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9Dawn
Dawn is Pakistan's oldest and most widely read English-language daily newspaper. It is the flagship of the Pakistan Herald Publications group, which also owns the Herald and Spider publications, as well as several magazines from the region. information technologies, marketing, advertising and media. The newspaper has offices in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad and has representatives abroad.
The publication was founded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah on October 26, 1941 in Delhi as a mouthpiece for the Muslim League. The first edition was published on October 12, 1942 by Latifi Press. The newspaper constantly publishes syndicated articles along with Western newspapers such as the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Guardian, and Independent. The publishing company launched a 24-hour English-language news channel, but in 2010, after two months of test broadcasting, the channel switched to Urdu due to financial difficulties.
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10Zaman
Zaman is a daily newspaper published in English in Turkey. It publishes national news, international business articles and other content. Zaman newspaper was founded in 1986 and became the first online daily newspaper in Turkey in 1995.
Zaman's editorial office is located in Istanbul and produces special international dailies for other countries, which are printed in 11 countries and distributed to 35 countries, including Australia, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, etc. Correspondents and bureaus of this Turkish newspaper are located in many capitals and cities of the world, for example, they are in Washington, Moscow, Frankfurt, New York, Brussels, Cairo, Ashgabat, Bucharest and Tashkent.
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Conclusion
It was an article about the most popular newspapers in the world. Thank you for your attention!
According to Nielsen/Net Ratings, the electronic version of The New York Times is the most popular among American newspapers. Every month up to 19 million visitors come here. The site presents articles on current topics in such main areas as politics, economics, society, culture, and sports. Here you can also read about the latest events taking place in the United States and the world. The New York Times is one of the most influential publications that is formally considered independent. Its circulation is 1.1-1.6 million copies. The newspaper reflects the point of view of fairly influential liberal-minded circles in the country in the northeastern states.
The Washington Post
According to the same rating, the Washington Post website ranks second in popularity. On average, about 10 million people read the electronic version per month. The Washington Post is one of the leading daily publications in the United States. Its circulation is 20 thousand copies. The newspaper has established itself by reporting on side aspects of the activities of the White House, Congress and the American federal Government. It was the Washington Post that published the material that spurred Watergate, one of the largest political scandals in US history. After this scandal, President Richard Nixon was forced to resign.
The Guardian
The rating agency comScore conducted a study on the popularity of British newspaper websites. According to the results, the online version of the Guardian newspaper is in the lead. More than 4 million visitors come here every month. Moreover, the materials presented on the site may differ from the materials in the paper edition. The Guardian is a British daily newspaper that was founded in 1821. Its circulation is 355,750 copies. According to its political views, the Guardian is classified as left-liberal. It is believed that the newspaper's editors have fairly close relations with the British Labor Party.
The Daily Telegraph
Following closely on the Guardian's heels is another major British newspaper, The Daily Telegraph. Its online version is visited monthly by 3.9 million people. The daily Telegraph was founded in 1855. As Britain's first cheap newspaper, it was initially overly radical (and at the same time wildly popular). Today its readers are predominantly representatives of the middle and upper classes with conservative views. The Daily Telegraph has a good reputation for its interesting articles on various topics and is considered a quality newspaper in Britain. It is published in London and has a circulation of 1,000,000 copies.
Times Online
Times Online ranks third in popularity. Up to 3 million visitors visit the site every month. Times Online is the online version of one of the world's most famous newspapers, The Times, which has been in print since 1785. The newspaper was an indispensable source of reading for the country's ruling class. Now its circulation is 692,581 copies.
Websites of the largest Russian newspapers
AiF
The weekly “Arguments and Facts” (“AiF”) is an independent information publication. The newspaper contains current interviews, comments, and analytics. Here you can also read articles on various socio-political or economic topics. The newspaper has been published since January 1978. Originally it was a newsletter for lecturers and propagandists, publishing information, statistics, analysis of events and figures that were difficult to find in the official press. The newspaper began publishing weekly in 1982. Now with a circulation of 2,997,800 copies, AiF is the leader among weekly periodicals in Russia. In addition, according to the Mail.ru and Rambler Top100 ratings, the electronic version is significantly ahead of other Russian newspaper sites in terms of the number of visits. Every day more than 160 thousand people visit AiF online.
News
The website of the well-known daily newspaper Izvestia, founded in March 1917. It is currently published in both print and in electronic format. The frequency of publication of the newspaper and updating information on the website is five times a week, from Monday to Friday. Izvestia covers events taking place in Russia and abroad. In the newspaper and on its website you will find analytics and commentary, an overview of business and economic issues, as well as cultural and sports events. The publication's circulation is 177 thousand copies in Russia, the CIS and abroad. More than 138 thousand visitors visit the newspaper’s website every day.
Kommersant
You can also find out about the latest events in Russia and the world, read original analytical articles on socio-political and economic topics, current interviews, and watch videos on the Kommersant website. Here is an electronic version of all periodicals produced by the publishing house - and these are: the daily newspaper “Kommersant”, the daily newspaper “Kommersant in the Regions”, the analytical weekly “Kommersant POWER”, the economic weekly “Kommersant DENGI”, the automobile magazine “Autopilot”, the monthly business the magazine "Secret of the Firm", the magazine "Ogonyok", as well as the magazine "Weekend". The circulation of the daily newspaper Kommersant is 125-135 thousand copies in Russia and the CIS, in Moscow it is 68.4 thousand. Every day, the online resource kommersant.ru is visited by more than 109 thousand people.
Independent newspaper
Electronic version of another major daily periodical. Nezavisimaya Gazeta covers issues of politics, economics, culture, and introduces its readers to sports news. Materials from correspondents, political scientists, historians, art critics, critics, and interviews with experts are published here. The circulation of the printed newspaper is 94 thousand copies, the attendance of its electronic version is 90 thousand people.
Vedomosti
This is the online version of the daily business financial and economic newspaper Vedomosti. Here you can learn about the most important economic, financial, corporate and political events, and get acquainted with the analysis and forecasts for the development of the situation. Vedomosti is a project for which two of the world's leading business newspapers - the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal - have joined forces. The publication's circulation in Russia is 68.7 thousand copies. More than 60 thousand visitors visit the electronic version of the newspaper every day.
