MODERN WAR REPORTING: FEATURES OF THE GENRE

Abstract

The article discusses issues related to the term “war reporting,” provides an overview of the work of modern Russian scientists and journalists, one way or another affecting the specifics of modern war reporting, emphasizes the importance of the level of professionalism of a military journalist in modern realities. The authors are particularly interested in issues related to the peculiarities of creating modern war reporting. Reflecting on the tradition and innovation in the creation of reports from combat sites by modern military journalists, the authors emphasize the need for an objective representation of reality. The article also discusses the issues related to the specifics of the professional activities of military journalists, analyzes the distinctive features of military reporting, touches upon the issues of ensuring the safety of the professional activities of journalists covering military events, and personal responsibility in covering issues related to the truth about the war. The findings offer prospects for further research in the field of war reporting. The results of the study can be used to determine axiological guidelines for the training of future journalists at the university.