The book that you hold in your hand is one way to get a better understanding of the reality’s that journalists face in contemporary Russia. Writing and reading between the lines that was common in the Soviet era, is slowly returning for some journalists. This book will help you looking to collaborate or cooperate with a Russian colleague find a ground upon to build your collaboration. As one Russian journalist puts it: “Despite different standard of living in our countries and the difference of freedom for the media, we have common topics to report on. We should proceed with collaborative projects.”