Screenshot of the Toronto Express website
Russian Express is a digital and print news organization based in Toronto, Ontario, serving the Russian-speaking diaspora across Canada. Established as a weekly print publication, it has since expanded into a multi-platform media hub including the Toronto Express Weekly Newspaper, the Russian Toronto annual business directory, and the digital classifieds portal MasterPages.ca. It maintains a weekly print circulation of 15,000 copies distributed to over 200 locations throughout the GTA.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Toronto, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
1999
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
Canada

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Sports
Lifestyle
Entertainment and culture
Society and human rights
Economy and finance
Ethnic minorities
Migration
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Print
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Local advertising sold by own team
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Others revenue sources:
Print suscriptions , Business Directory

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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