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Documentary Exposes Putin's Indoctrination of Young Russians

2/15/2026

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The documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" reveals Putin’s indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren as the invasion nears its four-year mark.
Exiled teacher Pavel Talankin filmed secretly, showing Karabash students performing military drills and pledging loyalty to the Kremlin.
It premiered in Europe in 2025, earned an Oscar nomination, and Talankin says true patriotism means acknowledging a country’s problems.

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The documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" reveals Putin’s indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren as the invasion nears its four-year mark.
Exiled teacher Pavel Talankin filmed secretly, showing Karabash students performing military drills and pledging loyalty to the Kremlin.
It premiered in Europe in 2025, earned an Oscar nomination, and Talankin says true patriotism means acknowledging a country’s problems.