Infographics

24. Dec 2025

How to avoid echo chambers and build a safe information diet?

We all have the feeling that we choose for ourselves what we read and what we see. In reality, though, a large part of the information we encounter is chosen for us. Here’s a practical guide to help keep your information space balanced and reduce the influence of manipulative algorithms.

Infographics

16. Dec 2025

A troll doesn’t argue with you. A troll operates against you

A troll doesn’t argue with you—they operate against you. In an information war, the so-called “arguers” on social media may actually be part of operations whose goal isn’t dialogue, but your reaction. Here’s how troll networks divide people, how to quickly identify them, and why ignoring them is the most effective form of defense.

Infographics·Media literacy

9. Dec 2025

Seeing is Believing? Wrong! How to Verify the Authenticity of Images and Videos in 3 Minutes

We believe what we see. And that’s precisely why the manipulation of images, videos, and memes is one of the most effective tools of influence. This article shows how to verify the authenticity of an image or video in just three minutes—and outlines simple checks anyone can do before sharing.

Infographics·Media literacy

2. Dec 2025

Propaganda’s First Rule: Don’t Be a Useful Idiot. 3 Steps for a Quick Info Check

The 3×K Rule helps spot disinformation before it spreads. Every time, ask yourself: Who is speaking? What sources confirm it? When did the information actually appear? A single mindful decision and one click not made can shape the entire information environment.

Analysis·Infographics

12. Jun 2025

Who Are the Key Influencers on Estonian Russian-Language YouTube? (Part 1)

Jana Toom and Oleg Bessedin are influential voices in Estonia's Russian-language media space. Today, Propastop begins an overview of the most influential YouTubers in Estonia who express themselves in Russian.

Infographics

2. Jun 2025

Ukraine’s Drone Strike Becomes a Meme War Triumph: 12 Fresh Hits from the Info Front

Propastop presents a dozen viral memes that emerged online just hours after Ukraine’s successful drone attacks on military airfields deep inside Russian territory.

Infographics·Media literacy·Myth breaker

8. Apr 2025

Six Myths About the Separation from the Moscow Patriarchate

This Wednesday, the Riigikogu will pass a legislative amendment stating that the Estonian Orthodox Church cannot continue to operate under the authority of the Moscow Patriarchate, as such affiliation may pose a threat to national security. In cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior, Propastop highlights six widespread myths and deliberately spread false claims about

Infographics·Narrative X-ray

24. Jun 2024

Narrative X-ray: did NATO promise Russia not to expand eastwards?

Russia's narrative of Western promises to limit the expansion of NATO is a sophisticated manipulation of history. This narrative isn't just a historical footnote, but a strategic weapon. It's aimed at preventing the expansion of NATO and legitimizing Russia's interventions, particularly in Ukraine. However, due to Russia's aggressive behavior, including its invasion of Ukraine, it

Analysis·Infographics

21. Mar 2024

Five reasons for Vladimir Putin’s “election victory”.

Propastop offers a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to Putin's triumphant "election campaign" this year. From extensive propaganda campaigns to the notable absence of viable competitors, these elements have played a pivotal role in securing Putin's continued dominance in Russian politics.

Infographics·Narrative X-ray

21. Dec 2023

Russia’s Traditional War Narratives – How Putin Successfully Uses Them?

Russia's historical war narrative is largely defined by miraculous transformations that turn even the most humiliating defeats into triumphs. Analysis of Russia's historical war narrative and the ongoing Ukraine conflict reveals the crucial role of narratives in shaping public opinion and supporting president Putin.

How to avoid echo chambers and build a safe information diet?

A troll doesn’t argue with you. A troll operates against you

Seeing is Believing? Wrong! How to Verify the Authenticity of Images and Videos in 3 Minutes

Propaganda’s First Rule: Don’t Be a Useful Idiot. 3 Steps for a Quick Info Check

Who Are the Key Influencers on Estonian Russian-Language YouTube? (Part 1)

Ukraine’s Drone Strike Becomes a Meme War Triumph: 12 Fresh Hits from the Info Front

Six Myths About the Separation from the Moscow Patriarchate

Narrative X-ray: did NATO promise Russia not to expand eastwards?

Five reasons for Vladimir Putin’s “election victory”.

Russia’s Traditional War Narratives – How Putin Successfully Uses Them?

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