Propaganda
An examination of how Russian state propaganda works and why it is so effective: the mechanics of disinformation, the way official narratives are built and spread, and how the manipulation of public opinion sustains power at home while shaping perceptions of Russia abroad
The Invisible Hand: how and when the Kremlin interferes in elections in Europe
Anton Shekhovtsov on how and when the Kremlin interferes in elections in Europe. The elections to the European Parliament were marked by high voter turnout (51%, the highest…
“We Can Do It Again”. Turning Victory Day Into Its Opposite
The last time I tried to bring my daughter to see the Victory Day celebration was four years ago. It was hell. You could only enter Red Square…
The Sweet Poison of Propaganda
In a previous article, I tried to describe how Russian propaganda works, specifically, the weakening of critical thinking, playing emotions (such as pity, fear, and anger), the creation…
FREEDOM OF SPEECH VS. PROPAGANDA
Freedom of Speech is undoubtedly a universal value. There is the First Amendment in the U.S. Bill of Rights adopted back in 1789. In Russia, Article 29 of…