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Why do people tend to believe in conspiracy theories and propaganda?

In today’s realities of uncertainty and lack of stability, people are constantly confronted with various conspiracy explanations for events. But why does one believe conspiracy theories?

Ukrainian History

Tanya Pyankova: The Age of the Red Ants

Book reading and public discussion of the book “The Age of Red Ants” on the memory and the consequences of Holodomor by Tanya Pyankova, Vasyl Kuzan, Dr. Lidia Zessin-Jurek.

Conspiracy theories and propaganda

Conspiracy theories and their place in contemporary propaganda and the media. An interview with Ilya Yablokov

A brief history of conspiracy theories: from antiquity to the present times

Shadow government, reptilians, Illuminati, Elders of Zion – a brief video of the origins of the most popular conspiracy theories.

How to do FACT-checking

Short but effective guide on fact-checking that will improve media literacy

The Russian state propaganda and conspiracy theories in its service

How conspiracy narratives became the most effective tool of state propaganda in Russia?

Pandemic of conspiracy in the era of Covid-19

Covid-19 pandemic has become a centre of attraction for all sorts of conspiracy theories. What reasons and consequences did it have?

“The Protocols of the Elders of Zion”

Are the Russian authorities involved in the spread of an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory?

Covid-19 restrictions vs. basic human rights?

Did Covid-19 pandemic challenge democratic society and what conspiracy theories have to do with it?

Is Ukraine ruled by the West?

Conspiracy theories are actively used in propaganda since the beginning of the military aggression of Russia in Ukraine. How it affects civil society?

Democracy Basics

How does censorship in Russia work?

Moscow politician Ilya Yashin explains who controls the television and press, and how censorship on the Internet is carried out.

Democracy Basics

Don’t feed the troll!

Anna Litvinenko and Ilya Yashin on how to behave when a troll comes to your comments.

Democracy Basics

How are fakes launched on the Internet?

Ilya Yashin and Anna Litvinenko explain who is spreading disinformation and how.

Democracy Basics

Who owns the media?

Free University of Berlin experts Stanislav Klimovich and Anna Litvinenko on why we are a product of the media we consume.

Democracy Basics

How does civil society work?

Stanislav Klimovich and Ilya Yashin explain why civil society is an integral part of political processes.

Democracy Basics

What are the reasons for elections in Russia?

Ilya Yashin explains how and why elections are held in Russia.

Democracy Basics

How do elections in Ukraine work?

Volodymyr Fesenko, head of the Penta Center for Applied Political Research, on the election process in Ukraine.

Democracy Basics

Who elects the German government?

Stanislav Klimovich, political scientist at the Free University of Berlin, talks about elections and the formation of government in Germany.

Democracy Basics

How to make the right choice?

Politician Ilya Yashin and political scientist Stanislav Klimovich provide simple advice on how not to be deceived and vote for the right candidate.

Democracy Basics

How the Media Works

Political scientists and media experts on the functions of the “fourth branch” of government

Democracy Basics

Why do we need elections?

Experts and politicians on elections and how they differ from those in authoritarian countries.

Democracy Basics

What is democracy?

Politicians, experts and political technologists explain the basic principles of democracy.

Democracy Basics

How does civil society develop?

Animated video that illustrates the important role that civic society representatives play in political processes

Democracy Basics

On the role of the media in the state

Journalists have changed the course of history more than once, exposing corrupt schemes and shedding light on the illegal actions of politicians. The animated video presents several vivid cases.

Democracy Basics

5 rules for media hygiene and fact-checking

These five simple rules of media hygiene that will help to develop media literacy

Democracy Basics

5 types of electoral manipulation

How are electoral manipulations arranged and how can we protect ourselves from them?

Democracy Basics

Media literacy

What is media literacy and how does it help us to interact effectively with media, develop critical thinking, communicate and ensure active civic participation?

Democracy Basics

Watchdog of Democracy

The media are the public's mouthpiece to prevent lawlessness, violence, pollution, discrimination, and corruption.

Democracy Basics

Civil society control

What is civil society and what is its role in ensuring democratic processes within the state?

Democracy Basics

Elections ≠ voting

A brief overview of the basic principles of fair and free elections with vivid examples from countries around the world.

Democracy Basics

What is Democracy?

Populists and autocrats often use the term democracy to mislead people and legitimize their absolute power. But what is democracy and what are its basic principles?

Democracy Basics

Is democracy the power of the majority?

There are many stereotypes surrounding the concept of democracy. In this animated video, we examine myths about the power of the majority, elections, minority rights, and freedom of speech.

Why do people tend to believe in conspiracy theories and propaganda?

In today’s realities of uncertainty and lack of stability, people are constantly confronted with various conspiracy explanations for events. But why does one believe conspiracy theories?

Ukrainian History

Tanya Pyankova: The Age of the Red Ants

Book reading and public discussion of the book “The Age of Red Ants” on the memory and the consequences of Holodomor by Tanya Pyankova, Vasyl Kuzan, Dr. Lidia Zessin-Jurek.

Conspiracy theories and propaganda

Conspiracy theories and their place in contemporary propaganda and the media. An interview with Ilya Yablokov

A brief history of conspiracy theories: from antiquity to the present times

Shadow government, reptilians, Illuminati, Elders of Zion – a brief video of the origins of the most popular conspiracy theories.

How to do FACT-checking

Short but effective guide on fact-checking that will improve media literacy

The Russian state propaganda and conspiracy theories in its service

How conspiracy narratives became the most effective tool of state propaganda in Russia?

Pandemic of conspiracy in the era of Covid-19

Covid-19 pandemic has become a centre of attraction for all sorts of conspiracy theories. What reasons and consequences did it have?

“The Protocols of the Elders of Zion”

Are the Russian authorities involved in the spread of an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory?

Covid-19 restrictions vs. basic human rights?

Did Covid-19 pandemic challenge democratic society and what conspiracy theories have to do with it?

Is Ukraine ruled by the West?

Conspiracy theories are actively used in propaganda since the beginning of the military aggression of Russia in Ukraine. How it affects civil society?

Democracy Basics

How does censorship in Russia work?

Moscow politician Ilya Yashin explains who controls the television and press, and how censorship on the Internet is carried out.

Democracy Basics

Don’t feed the troll!

Anna Litvinenko and Ilya Yashin on how to behave when a troll comes to your comments.

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