Disinformation of the Russian Federation

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A banner on the fence
of a café in Volgograd
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Disinformation of the Russian Federation

Can genuine archival documents be used to manipulate our knowledge of the past? Of course, only three steps suffice: restrict historians' access to archives, select sources according to a desired premise and make sure your message reaches a wide audience, especially non-historians.

In this lesson you will find materials on how the Russian Federation creates a false vision of the past – like false analogy and apparent alternative or using social media as a manipulation tool.


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„ Weaponizing the Past: Russia’s use of WWII in its aggression against Ukraine”

This webinar examines how historical narratives are manipulated to serve political agendas, with a focus on Russia’s use of WWII memory to justify its war against Ukraine. Our speaker, Dr. Bartłomiej Gajos (Mieroszewski Centre for Dialogue), explores key disinformation tactics, the impact of historical propaganda, and strategies for countering these narratives.
Learn how educators and the public can challenge disinformation, encourage critical thinking, and navigate memory wars in today’s complex information landscape.

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