Isvestia

Isvestia was a prominent Soviet newspaper serving as the official publication of the Soviet government. Founded in 1917 shortly after the Russian Revolution, it functioned as a primary tool for disseminating state-approved news, policies, and ideological messages. Its name means "The News" in Russian. The newspaper played a key role in shaping public opinion and conveying government directives throughout the Soviet era. After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Isvestia was rebranded and its significance diminished, but it remains a notable example of state-controlled media in 20th-century history.