Features of Blogging in the System of Media Communications in Armenia

Abstract

The article studies of the Armenian blogosphere, reveals its role in shaping the information and political agenda of Armenia and the media image of the Transcaucasus. The research includes the overview of the current content of the most popular Armenian bloggers, analysis of publications from the point of view of national-cultural speechbehavioral determinants, genre-format transformations, and adherence to traditional journalistic principles. The article raises the issue of social and legal regulation of the blogosphere in Armenia. Using an interdisciplinary approach and based on the monitoring and survey, analysis of scientific literature and expert opinions, as well as content analysis, the article identifies problems and specific features characteristic of the Armenian blogging.