An international seminar dedicated to mobile journalism was held in Moscow, organized by the TASS news agency in collaboration with the International Relations Department. The event gathered journalists from various countries to discuss editorial processes, new linguistic approaches, platforms, and formats.
Among the seminar participants were representatives from media outlets in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, as well as from Italy, Turkey, South Ossetia, Finland, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Abkhazia, Moldova, and Armenia. The program aimed to exchange experiences, familiarize participants with modern trends in journalism, and master new digital tools.
One of the significant moments of the seminar was the introduction to the work of TASS, one of the leading media holdings in Russia. Participants were able to see how the agency's editorial activities are organized, operating around the clock with journalists working in two shifts 24/7. This provided insight into how a large news agency functions amidst a constant flow of news.
Guests also remembered their visit to the "TASS Lounge" museum and the office-museum of the famous photojournalist Vladimir Musaelyan. The exhibition allows visitors to immerse themselves in the era when Vladimir Gurgenovich worked, who served TASS for over 60 years and left a significant mark in the history of photojournalism in the country.
The lecture portion of the seminar included presentations by leading specialists in journalism, media, and digital technologies. Stanislav Milovidov, a lecturer at the Faculty of Creative Industries, presented a lecture on "The Digital Revolution: The Synthesis of Journalism and AI. An Analysis of Format Convergence," where he discussed transformations in media in the context of digitalization and the application of artificial intelligence in editorial processes.
A lecture on visual content was delivered by Sergey Shahidzhanyan, director of TASS Photo Chronicle. He shared secrets of creating news photographs, emphasizing the importance of angle, light, and composition, as well as the influence of visual content on the perception of information in the media.
As part of the practical block of the seminar, modern news formats were discussed. Andrey Tsitsinov, head of the TASS regional news editorial office, conducted a session where participants worked interactively in teams, creating headlines and news based on visual prompts. This approach allowed them to test their skills and see various interpretations of the same information.
Questions of language culture and the quality of news materials were also discussed. Philologist Vladimir Slavkin emphasized the importance of adhering to spelling and punctuation norms, editorial editing, and the journalist's responsibility for the accuracy of expressions. He stressed that in the context of rapid news production, it is important to avoid clichés and seek new forms of expressive information presentation while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
The topics of content promotion and audience engagement were also addressed. Press Secretary of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Atomic Supervision, Andrey Vil, spoke about the work of Telegram channels, emphasizing that in modern media, both content and visual presentation of information are important.
An important topic of the seminar was the use of artificial intelligence and fact-checking. Expert Daniil Lapin discussed the capabilities of neural networks in journalism and how to create a content ecosystem using AI tools, optimizing workflows while maintaining control over the quality of materials.
Ivan Serov, head of the creative projects department at the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "Dialogue Regions," discussed the principles of fact-checking and journalists' responsibility for published information. He noted that the reliability of material is ensured by verifying data from multiple sources, recommending confirmation from at least three independent sources.
In addition to the educational component, participants were offered a cultural program. Over the weekend, journalists attended the ice show "The Nutcracker" by Tatiana Navka, as well as the ballet of the same name at the Church of Christ the Savior's Hall of Church Assemblies. These events were an important addition to the rich program and allowed participants to learn more about the cultural life of the capital.
The TASS international seminar became a platform for professional exchange, strengthening ties, and dialogue among journalists from different countries. Participants noted the high level of organization, the relevance of topics, and the practical value of the program, which indicates a growing interest in new formats and digital technologies in modern journalism.
