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24. Jul 2025

Speaking Western: The Ironic Vocabulary of Anti-Western Russia

Despite a recent ban on anglicizations, English-derived "vulgar foreign words" are still widely used in Russian. Propastop examines the anglicizations that are still frequently employed by propagandists and politicians alike, even in the face of official disapproval.

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14. Jul 2025

One Line to Break the Internet: How a Rogue AI Prompt Sparked Memes, Bans, and a Digital War

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI), Grok, made headlines this week. One line in Grok's system prompt, which encouraged the AI to make "politically incorrect" claims if they were well-substantiated, started a chain reaction both online and offline.

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26. Jun 2025

Picture game: where did this tank stand?

As of today, all tank monuments erected by foreign occupying powers in Estonia have ended up in the dustbin of history. Near which town was this T-34 located during the Soviet era?

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14. Jun 2025

“The Steadfast Information Soldier”: Who Is Andrei Vesterinen? (Part 1)

He was once welcomed as a hero in the VIP lounge of Tallinn Airport, featured in heartfelt articles, and awarded a medal for his participation in the mission in Afghanistan. Today, he is a regular guest on Russian propaganda channels. Propastop explores Andrei Vesterinen's journey from a medal to radicalization.

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14. May 2025

Propastop invites you to the exhibition “The Face of Courage: The Defenders of Azovstal Who Never Surrendered”!

The Estonian War Museum and Vabamu will open a charity exhibition titled “The Face of Courage: The Defenders of Azovstal Who Never Surrendered” on Thursday, May 15 at 6 PM in the Krulli Quarter Forge.

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9. May 2025

Why do we compare Putin to Hitler?

This May 9, Propastop has once again put up a poster on the wall of Narva Castle, calling the President of Russia a war criminal. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has brought about indescribable suffering and grave violations of international law. This is a deliberate strategy by the Kremlin and President Vladimir Putin to

Library·Media literacy·Uncategorized

10. Apr 2025

The National Library of Estonia published a handbook titled “How to Navigate the Information Overload.”

The National Library has recently published a handbook titled *"How to Navigate the Information Overload,"* aimed at developing media literacy among adults. Today, Propastop introduces this new publication by interviewing its co-authors, Kristiina Kaju and Kateryna Botnar from the National Library.

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6. Jan 2025

Facebook as a propaganda minefield

Russia is quietly rebuilding its image on Facebook, flooding feeds with posts celebrating its military, culture, and beauty. But who’s behind this surge? Propastop investigates the hidden networks driving these campaigns. Part of its 2024 Best Reads, this eye-opening story reminds readers to stay alert to online influence.

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15. Nov 2024

KOOS leader Ivanov threatens, “We will create a Popular Front to protect Russians in Estonia!”

Oleg Ivanov, a board member of the KOOS party, threatened at the recently held Russian Compatriots Congress to create a Popular Front in Estonia to protect the rights of Russians if the Estonian government does not cease its "Russophobic and fascist" mockery and restriction of Russians' rights. Propastop describes today how KOOS leaders Ivanov and

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4. Nov 2024

Moldova Wins, the Kremlin Loses

Moldovan President Maia Sandu secured victory in the second round of elections yesterday with a 55:45 win over former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo, despite an extensive Kremlin-backed influence campaign. “Sandu’s victory is crucial for Moldova’s journey toward freeing itself from the grip of pro-Kremlin oligarchs and gradually transforming into a prosperous European society,” said Tiina

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Speaking Western: The Ironic Vocabulary of Anti-Western Russia

One Line to Break the Internet: How a Rogue AI Prompt Sparked Memes, Bans, and a Digital War

Picture game: where did this tank stand?

“The Steadfast Information Soldier”: Who Is Andrei Vesterinen? (Part 1)

Propastop invites you to the exhibition “The Face of Courage: The Defenders of Azovstal Who Never Surrendered”!

Why do we compare Putin to Hitler?

The National Library of Estonia published a handbook titled “How to Navigate the Information Overload.”

Facebook as a propaganda minefield

KOOS leader Ivanov threatens, “We will create a Popular Front to protect Russians in Estonia!”

Moldova Wins, the Kremlin Loses

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