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It's a misunderstanding of Russian mentality, national ethos and the mechanics of their internal propaganda to think that a "message" disseminated by a Hollywoo
by kubb 3y ago
It's a misunderstanding of Russian mentality, national ethos and the mechanics of their internal propaganda to think that a "message" disseminated by a Hollywood movie poses some kind of threat to it.
Using the example of Oppenheimer, a Russian citizen might see the movie and take away the following conclusions:
1. American leadership makes decisions based on an irrational fear of communism.
2. We are justified in expanding our nuclear arsenal. This is the only way they won't bomb our people in an event of conflict.
3. The Nazis sure were a threat to everyone. I'm glad we defeated them, but they weren't mentioning that in the movie. So ungrateful, typical Americans.
4. The political system of the US is quite unstable. I'm glad we have Putin. That Yeltsin sure was an embarrassment.
5. Whoah, the h-bomb sure is a powerful thing, we should drop that on Ukraine to win the war.
6. History is written by the winners, and whoever is the strongest wins. Thank goodness we're so strong.
7. I'm glad to live in a country where I could torrent this and I don't have to be worried about a 100 million dollar lawsuit.
8. The respect everyone gives us makes me feel so proud to live in Russia, one of the world leaders. We have a great future ahead of us.