A memorial erected for an organizer of mass deportations

At the end of September, Arnold Meri, a hero of the USSR and an organizer of the March mass deportations had a monument erected in his memory. Read how the Estonian Russian language media wrote about the event.

US magazine Jacobin veers into atrocity denialism

Author Adam J Sacks defended the Nazi-Soviet pact, denied the occupation of the Baltic states, argued Soviet rule was a blessing, and made numerous poorly researched claims that attracted ridicule across social media.

Social media rumours unable to hamper peaceful relocation of Narva tank

Despite differences of opinion, all parties worked together to prevent conflict during the relocation of a Soviet monument in Narva.

Events in the Czech Republic overshadowed the Night of the Bronze Soldier in the Russian media

The annual recalling of the Night of the Bronze Soldier in the Russian media was buried under other themes this year, from reactions to Czech issues to the Finno-Ugric Congress.

Propaganda Horoscope 2021

We are looking towards the beginning of 2021 and we will try to predict what this will bring to Estonia on the battlefield of propaganda.

Boat refugees were portrayed as Nazi escapees

The Russian publication EADaily compared the 1944 refugees from Estonia as individuals escaping with the Nazis.

A history club that feeds propaganda media

The Club Front Line is connected with anti-Estonian influence activities through the Russian Embassy and propaganda media.

The Russian embassy is increasing Facebook activity

The activity of the Russian embassy in distributing propaganda messages has increased. Posts related to history and Soviet nostalgia are being widely distributed.

The Kremlin media is threatening a new Bronze soldier night

Last week, several articles appeared in the Kremlin’s media speculating on the possibility of a new Bronze Soldier Night in Estonia. Will the subject bring about a new propaganda attack?

Who placed the poster at Maarjamäe?

Help Propastop find out who is behind the “SOS! Needs repair! ” poster on the memorial.