Zvezda

2. Jun 2026

Russian media paints a picture of a declining Estonia

While Estonian media discussed women's military service in the context of national defense, Russian media quickly turned it into a story about declining birth rates and a shrinking population. Viewed alongside stories about demographics and schools, the same narrative emerges: Estonia is portrayed as a country losing its people and its future.

Propaganda incident

6. Nov 2018

Propaganda attack about Litsmetsa

Have you heard of the memorial in Litsmetsa, Võrumaa County? The Kremlin propaganda media has and is making a big deal about it.

Analysis

27. Mar 2018

The media’s emphasis on ethnicity feeds propaganda

The media still emphasizes people’s nationality or mother tongue without any justifiable cause. Read how Elina Nechayeva’s win was written in the Russian media

Propaganda incident

9. Jan 2018

A brand new attack from the Kremlin media: „The Maarjamäe complex is to be demolished! “

During the weekend, a great number of new articles appeared where they are blaming Estonia with wanting to demolish another Soviet monument. Read more about the propaganda attack here!

Propaganda incident

9. Mar 2017

With a tank to a strip bar

Kremlin propaganda media portrayal of this year’s Estonian annual military parade was focused on the exhibited United States armoured vehicles and claimed, that the NATO troops are on sex tour with tanks.

Russian media paints a picture of a declining Estonia

Propaganda attack about Litsmetsa

The media’s emphasis on ethnicity feeds propaganda

A brand new attack from the Kremlin media: „The Maarjamäe complex is to be demolished! “

With a tank to a strip bar

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