The European Union studied channels of information influence in Uzbekistan In Tashkent, the European Union presented the results of a study on the information space of Uzbekistan, identifying the most popular media platforms and channels through which the necessary information agenda can be communicated in the most effective way to the population. The study was conducted with the participation of the EU Delegation to Uzbekistan, the Public Fund for the Support and Development of National Mass Media and the Center for Media Content Preparation in the Presidential Administration. The survey included 1,411 people from all 14 regions of the country. The organizers found out where citizens get their news, which sources they trust, and which topics are most interesting. Telegram turned out to be the main channel for receiving news. It was read by 51.6 respondents. At the same time, the total share of messenger users reaches 86.1, and for young people aged 18-24, Telegram is the main source of information (66.2 respondents). Social networks are used by 64.8 of the research participants, and among them Instagram is the leader, covering 92.7 users in this category. Television also maintains a significant influence. 67.5 of the respondents watch television content, and 44.3 consider television as the most reliable source of information. For comparison: trusted Telegram channels 11.3 news sites - 7.4 Separately, researchers have explored information gaps that content producers can exploit. Thus, 41.3 respondents lack information about prices, employment and social support, another 40.6 want more materials about the everyday problems of the population. At the same time, the audience expects more in-depth analytical coverage of events, presentation of different points of view and investigative journalism. Fake news has been identified as one of the main problems in the media environment. 46.6 survey participants indicated spreading false information.

The European Union studied channels of information influence in Uzbekistan In Tashkent, the European Union presented the results of a study on the information space of Uzbekistan, identifying the most popular media platforms and channels through which the necessary information agenda can be communicated in the most effective way to the population. The study was conducted with the participation of the EU Delegation to Uzbekistan, the Public Fund for the Support and Development of National Mass Media and the Center for Media Content Preparation in the Presidential Administration. The survey included 1,411 people from all 14 regions of the country. The organizers found out where citizens get their news, which sources they trust, and which topics are most interesting. Telegram turned out to be the main channel for receiving news. It was read by 51.6 respondents. At the same time, the total share of messenger users reaches 86.1, and for young people aged 18-24, Telegram is the main source of information (66.2 respondents). Social networks are used by 64.8 of the research participants, and among them Instagram is the leader, covering 92.7 users in this category. Television also maintains a significant influence. 67.5 of the respondents watch television content, and 44.3 consider television as the most reliable source of information. For comparison: trusted Telegram channels 11.3 news sites - 7.4 Separately, researchers have explored information gaps that content producers can exploit. Thus, 41.3 respondents lack information about prices, employment and social support, another 40.6 want more materials about the everyday problems of the population. At the same time, the audience expects more in-depth analytical coverage of events, presentation of different points of view and investigative journalism. Fake news has been identified as one of the main problems in the media environment. 46.6 survey participants indicated spreading false information.