
In Moscow's Shadows 127: When Napoleon was Nuked and Other Russian Conspiracy Theories
In Moscow's Shadows
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Unraveling Russia's Bizarre Conspiracy Theories
This chapter explores the history and prevalence of conspiracy theories in Russia, discussing the reasons behind their creation and belief. It highlights examples such as weaponized conspiracy theories used in statecraft, the concept of managed falsehoods, and bizarre theories about ancient realms and historical events. The chapter delves into the manipulation of media and the challenge of testing these theories.
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