The Role of the American Press in Covering the Crisis of the Omsk Government of Admiral Kolchak in Summer 1919

AbstractThe research provides an overview of some key issues related to Civil War and foreign intervention in Russia, which were reflected in the American press. The author notes the high awareness of the foreign press and its interest in the coverage of Russian 1918-1920 events, shows the specific perception of information by foreign correspondents. An attempt is made to trace the role of the press in shaping public opinion in the West countries, primarily in the United States, concerning the support of the intervention. The author pays special attention to the role of the American periodical press in covering the crisis of the Omsk Government of Admiral Kolchak in summer 1919