“‘I’m a Russian occupant’ seems to be going viral because of its catchy patriotic slogan and futuristic effects. Twitter, VK and Facebook exploded with users proudly exclaiming, “I’m a Russian occupant!” And sharing the video” (Kaufman). The video was narrated in Russian and accompanied by English subtitles. The last paragraph of subtitles read, “Understand I do not need your hypocritical ‘freedom,’ I do not need your rotten ‘democracy.’ Everything you call ‘western values’ is alien to me. I have other interests! I’ll politely warn you for the last time: Do not mess with me! I build peace, I love peace, but more than anyone I know how to fight” (Ivanov). This video is directed towards the west and is similar to propaganda of pre Cold War era times. Russian citizens love their country and a stronger, more centralized state makes them proud of their historic
“‘I’m a Russian occupant’ seems to be going viral because of its catchy patriotic slogan and futuristic effects. Twitter, VK and Facebook exploded with users proudly exclaiming, “I’m a Russian occupant!” And sharing the video” (Kaufman). The video was narrated in Russian and accompanied by English subtitles. The last paragraph of subtitles read, “Understand I do not need your hypocritical ‘freedom,’ I do not need your rotten ‘democracy.’ Everything you call ‘western values’ is alien to me. I have other interests! I’ll politely warn you for the last time: Do not mess with me! I build peace, I love peace, but more than anyone I know how to fight” (Ivanov). This video is directed towards the west and is similar to propaganda of pre Cold War era times. Russian citizens love their country and a stronger, more centralized state makes them proud of their historic