Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
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Notable Quotes
"I don't want her to feel like she doesn't belong."
— Nina , Other
"An active anti-war position might attract unwanted attention."
— Marina , Other
"A child has to live in this environment - attending the school, being a part of this group."
— Anastasia Rubtsova , Academic
"When parents actively disagree with institutional messaging, family influence usually prevails in the long run."
— Emily Willoughby , Academic
"This, Talankin shows us, is through falsehoods and mistruths, endless military drills and the swearing of oaths of allegiance."
— Pavel Talankin , Celebrity
Key People
Anastasia Rubtsova is a psychotherapist discussing the impact of school propaganda.
Emily Willoughby is a researcher in behavioral genetics at the University of Minnesota.
Marina is a mother opposing Russia's invasion.
Nina is a mother from Moscow concerned about school propaganda.
Pavel Talankin is one of the winners of the Academy Award for best documentary feature film.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
A guide on streaming the Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' online, detailing its availability and viewing options.
An article discussing the documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin,' which exposes the use of Russian schools for state propaganda and the pressures on teachers to promote Kremlin ideology.
The Kremlin stated it had not seen the Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' and could not comment on its content.
Instructions on watching the Oscar-winning documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' for free on BBC iPlayer, including VPN usage for international viewers.
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