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Documentary Exposes Russian Indoctrination Amid Political Asylum

3/2/2026

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The documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' reveals indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren through government-mandated patriotic education program.
Filmmaker Pavel Talankin documented the rollout, showing students moving from songs to government narratives about war in Ukraine.
Despite a Bafta win, the film has been ignored by Russian media.
Talankin faced risks, including potential imprisonment, and fled Russia for political asylum in Europe, saying the film could influence future generations.

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The documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin' reveals indoctrination of Russian schoolchildren through government-mandated patriotic education program.
Filmmaker Pavel Talankin documented the rollout, showing students moving from songs to government narratives about war in Ukraine.
Despite a Bafta win, the film has been ignored by Russian media.
Talankin faced risks, including potential imprisonment, and fled Russia for political asylum in Europe, saying the film could influence future generations.