Possible ways of fnancing investigative journalists in Russia and the United States

Abstract

The search for funding is a key factor for successful work among investigative journalists in nowadays. This article describes the main sources of funding that modern investigators use. In particular the possibilities of crowdfunding, funds, grants, collaborative journalism and awards as a source of fnancial support were considered. For analysis the situation with funding in the US and Russia examples of funding were taken. These examples are successful media and non-proft centers that have established themselves as professional organizations in the feld of investigative journalism. There are the Propublica, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICI) and the New England Center for Investigative Reporting (NECIR) in the USA. There are Novaya Gazeta, RBK, Vedomosti in Russia. It is noteworthy that the sources of funding can differ from each other signifcantly because it depends on different political, economic situations in the country as well as the mood and preferences of the audience. It confrms the study. The article also contains the priority sources of fnancing in Russia and the United States in their comparative characteristics and draws conclusions about the most effective ways of fnancing in the current media environment.