The document discusses how the media and sport structures in Russia contribute to a state monopoly. It argues that the state maintains control over both media and sport by restricting organizations and considering them parts of the same ideological apparatus. As a result, sport is used for nationalist propaganda rather than as a business. It also examines the theoretical frameworks of how media, sport, and culture can be used for social and political means. Finally, it maps out the ownership connections between media, telecommunications, and sports clubs in Russia, showing most are state-owned or connected to state-owned companies and elites.