Impact of European Media Education Strategies on Russian Media Education Development

The article attempts to examine the impact of European media education theories and
approaches on Russian media education evolution basing on a comparative analysis of Russian and
European media literacy promotion strategies in the historical context. This influence resulted in the
appearance and development of socio-cultural models of media education in Russia basing on the
cultural studies and critical thinking theories of media education, including the adopting of integrated
media education approach in schools and universities.