TASS is one of the most cited Russian news agencies, publishing nearly 3,000 news items in six languages and about 700 photographs and videos from correspondents in Russia and across the world daily, forming a complete and objective picture of events. Almost 1,900 employees ensure the agency's operation in real time. Regional information centers in St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg, in addition to dozens of offices in Russia’s regions, along with 56 global branches in 53 countries enable TASS to quickly receive and disseminate unbiased information about events in Russia and the world to the widest possible audience.