Russia
How to Dupe a Whole Nation- Propaganda in Russia
“The Putin Show” shows how control of the media is working
The Economist magazine has an article “The Putin Show” which does a fantastic job of showing how well Putin’s propaganda machine in Russia is working.
Even though the article is a bit dated now, especially since the Russian government has started a very unpopular military mobilization, it does a good job of showing how the Russians view the war in Ukraine.
Moreover, the article shows how various news outlets, in print, smartphones, and online, as well as TV, portray the role of Russians in saving Ukraine from Nazis.
“Television hosts and guests present the “special military operation” as part of a grander conflict in defence (sic) of Russia.”
Doubts About Russian Propaganda’s Effectiveness
But not all agree that Putin’s propaganda is paying off — especially for young people.
The Washington Post argues that Russian propaganda isn’t as persuasive as you might think.
Earlier in the war, such as in May when “The Putin Show” article came out, the propaganda was probably effective. But now with mobilization, the air has been let…
