RIA Novosti is a Russian news agency that was established in 1941. It provides news coverage on a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, culture, and sports. The agency is known for its comprehensive reporting and is one of the largest news organizations in Russia. In 2013, RIA Novosti was restructured and became part of the Rossiya Segodnya media group. The agency operates in multiple languages, including Russian and English, and aims to deliver timely and accurate information to its audience both domestically and internationally.