The printed editions as an alternative media space for the representation of Azerbaijani diaspora in Samara region (on the example of newspapers "Ochag" and "Odlar yurdu")

The article presents the results of the content analysis of two print media of the Azerbaijani public organizations of the Samara region, newspapers «Focus» and «Odlar Yurdu». The analysis of articles revealed that generally they are devoted to such topics as the social life of the region, the activities of social organizations, traditions, culture and history of Azerbaijan, information about the life of Azerbaijanis in Samara region, congratulations, etc. Publications directed against ethnic phobias and stereotypes associated with the Samara Azerbaijanis, they underline positive role of the community in the regional life and do not contain appeals to ethnopolitical mobilization for the purpose of «defensive mobilization».