Izvestia newspaper turns 109 years old

Izvestia newspaper, one of the oldest and most reputable socio-political publications in Russia, celebrates 109 years since the publication of its first issue on March 13.

Today, Izvestia continues to develop as a modern multimedia publication, combining the printed version, digital platforms and new information formats. Preserving the traditions of high-quality journalism, the editorial staff strives to promptly and objectively cover key events in Russia and the world. The 109-year history of Izvestia is a story of professional journalism, the trust of readers and a constant desire for development.

Remaining true to the traditions of high-quality journalism, the publication confidently holds the position of the most cited media outlet in Russia. According to the rating of Medialogia, Izvestia newspaper has been the undisputed leader in citation among federal print publications since 2017, confirming the status of the country's main newsmaker. By the end of 2025, the Izvestia newspaper has reconfirmed this status. The citation index (CI) of the publication over the past year, by a significant margin from competitors, amounted to 27,773.86.

The publication not only forms the news agenda, but is also actively engaged in the preservation of historical heritage. The Izvestia collection is annually updated with unique exhibits, important documents and photo albums by famous authors. In addition, Izvestia digitized more than 30 thousand newspaper pages — today this archive is in the public domain.

The newspaper's history began in 1917, when the first issue of Izvestia of the Petrograd Soviet of Workers' Deputies was published. In the following decades, the newspaper became one of the key sources of information about events in the country and the world, shaping the agenda and reflecting the most important historical processes. Since then, the publication has remained one of the leading sources of socio-political information in Russia.

For more than a century of its history, Izvestia has made a significant contribution to the development of Russian journalism and the formation of public opinion. The Izvestia editorial board traditionally covers the most important events in domestic and international politics, economics, culture and the social sphere, providing readers with an objective analysis of the situation and expert comments. The newspaper's pages featured articles by leading journalists, writers, and public figures.