Roskomnadzor has restricted access to the Russian monthly prize portal for journalism, known as Redcollegia, in what officials describe as ongoing limits. The agency confirmed that the site, along with all of its subdomains, is blocked. The stated reason centers on the continual posting of inaccurate information related to Russia’s military operation in Ukraine. The action aligns with provisions from the information law that governs data online in the country. [Source: TASS]
The Editorial Board Award, created in 2016 by the Boris Zimin Foundation in collaboration with the independent media group Sreda, stands as a recognized program in the Russian media landscape. In September 2022, the Ministry of Justice added Zimin to its register of individuals labeled as foreign agents. The administration notes that the designation reflects government classifications tied to funding and organizational affiliations within Russian law. [Citation: Ministry of Justice]
Earlier, Roskomnadzor had also restricted access to the online edition of The Bell, a publication that later appeared on the same foreign agents list from the Department of Justice. The Bell was launched in 2017 by Elizaveta Osetinskaya, a former editor-in-chief of RBC, whose project has been described in official channels as appealing to audiences seeking independent reporting. The connection between the site and broader regulatory actions highlights the challenging environment for independent media under current information policies. [Citation: Roskomnadzor communications]