Altmetric-based analysis of online visibility of research published by Russian universities: alternative approach to media benchmarking of 100 top Russian universities in 2010-2016

This analytical report addresses the use of altmetrics for the assessment of online visibility of research papers published by 100 top Russian universities from 2010 to 2016. The authors discuss whether altmetrics can be reliably used to assess science communication efforts undertaken by Russian universities to promote their research in news and social media.