WORLD IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : Izvestia 1st to Apply for Press Freedom
- Share via
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The government newspaper Izvestia became the first Soviet publication to register under a new press law guaranteeing freedom from decades of state censorship. More than 120 newspapers and other Soviet news organizations have applied for registration. Under the new law, to establish a publication or news organization, Soviets need only provide their name, address, frequency of publication, circulation figures and source of financing.
Sign up for Essential California
The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
