Media Structure and Thematic Agenda of Socio-Political Mass Media in the Republic of Tatarstan

The modern media system of the Republic of Tatarstan has undergone significant changes related to fundamental changes in society, as well as the emergence of new types and types of media. The paper provides an overview of the thematic preferences of modern media resources in the region. As a result of the analysis, it was revealed that the topics of politics, economics, law, education, culture, religion, sports, housing and communal services and everyday life, as well as criminal topics occupy the largest volume on the agenda of the socio-political media of Tatarstan. The study shows that Tatarstan's media resources make a great contribution to the patriotic education of the population, the development of national cultures, and are an important factor in its selfaffirmation as an economically and spiritually strong region.