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What is behind Russian cultural diplomacy?

What is behind Russian cultural diplomacy? Ukraine in Flames #668

Culture is meant to be a way to exchange ideas and facilitate democratic relationships. However, in Russian hands, cultural events became tools for hybrid warfare.

Russian literature, sports, and movies are said to be the expression of the “great Russian world” and its “gorgeous culture”. In reality, Russia uses them as a means to hide its countless war crimes and to create a favorable image for itself, shifting the narratives in a way, that fits the Russian agenda.

Russian “cultural diplomacy” goes as far as rewriting historical events and distorting the truth to the extent, where the war and military aggression are being justified and glorified in various cultural and media outlets.


UKRAINE IN FLAMES project is created by Ukraine Crisis Media Center and NGO “Euroatlantic Course”. We are aiming at searching a loud support for Ukraine in the war started by Russia on the 24th of February 2022.

If you want to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, check the link with recommendations by Ukraine Crisis Media Center – https://uacrisis.org/en/help-ukraine.

NGO Euroatlantic Course collects donations to support Ukrainian Army and civilians – https://eac.org.ua/en/main-page/.

How you can help Ukraine against Russian aggression:

Come back alive – https://bit.ly/3Ct6O2L (works directly with the command and personnel of military units, purchasing infrared thermal imaging cameras, night vision goggles, hemostatics etc); 

UNITED 24 – https://bit.ly/3M2mXiT (launched by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the main venue for collecting charitable donations in support of Ukraine. Funds will be transferred to the official accounts of the National Bank of Ukraine and allocated by assigned ministries to cover the most pressing needs)

Army SOS – https://bit.ly/3UYK168 (manages purchases of necessary ammunition, shields, intercommunication and reconnaissance facilities, etc. and delivers all goods directly);

Vostok SOS – https://bit.ly/3Ruut75 (raising funds for various needs of the army).