On November 17-18, 2016 the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University, is holding The 8th International Media Readings in Moscow "Mass Media and Communications 2016". The topic of the conference is "Expanding Media Frontiers in the XXI century: The Impact of Digitalization upon Media Environment". *General topics and questions for discussion:* * How have media systems of different countries changed in the course of the XX-XXI centuries? What are the reasons for that? * What is the future of traditional print media (newspapers, magazines, books) in the age of digitalization? * How important is the role of social, political, cultural and technological influences in transforming media systems across the world? * Do media systems of European, Asian, African, American or Australian countries still retain their national specifics, and if so, to what extent? How are these specific features reflected in print media, broadcasting and online media? * What are the advantages and disadvantages of the “homogenization” trend for national cultures, identities, and subsequently for national media markets? * Is there a need for a new classification of media systems across the world? If so, what criteria should be used to describe current state of media systems (political regimes, culture values, role of the state, professionalization of journalism, etc.)?