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Andriy Bednyakov on Russian propaganda. How Ukrainians were drawn into the Russian media space for years
How did the Russian media system work for years with Ukrainian artists, bloggers, and TV hosts? This video analyzes an interview with Andriy Bednyakov — the former host of Heads and Tails (“Oryol i Reshka”), who worked in Russia for a long time.
The episode discusses how the Russian entertainment industry attracted Ukrainian talent through greater opportunities and a larger market, what information strategies were used even before 2014, and how these mechanisms continue to operate today. Using examples from Bednyakov’s interview, we examine the systemic nature of Russian propaganda, its influence on the cultural space, and the role of influencers in shaping public opinion.
The episode discusses how the Russian entertainment industry attracted Ukrainian talent through greater opportunities and a larger market, what information strategies were used even before 2014, and how these mechanisms continue to operate today. Using examples from Bednyakov’s interview, we examine the systemic nature of Russian propaganda, its influence on the cultural space, and the role of influencers in shaping public opinion.