In Moscow's Shadows In Moscow's Shadows 127: When Napoleon was Nuked and Other Russian Conspiracy Theories
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Dec 23, 2023 Explore the prevalence and complexity of conspiracy theories in Russia, including weaponized conspiracy theories, managed falsehoods, and bizarre theories about historical events. Discuss the impact of the Soviet Afghan war and the involvement of the veterans movement. Uncover various conspiracy theories about Lenin, the CIA, and the dismantling of the Russian Federation. Examine the vulnerability of Russian culture to conspiracy theories due to lack of transparency, control of information, and belief in deeper spiritual meanings. Reflect on the prevalence of conspiracy theories arising from political and cultural trauma in Russia.
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Bizarre Article in Academic Journal
- A St. Petersburg academic journal published a bizarre article claiming the West is destroying the Russian family.
- The article's authors include a State Duma Deputy and a retired FSB general.
Two Human Breeds
- The article claims two human breeds exist: proper ones (Russians, Jews, Muslims) and improper, destructive Westerners.
- It blames aliens and reptilians for a conspiracy to destroy Russians and women.
Lysenko's Rise
- Trofim Lysenko, by falsely claiming genetics as a fascist doctrine, rose to prominence.
- He proposed his own theory that plants could change from one thing to another offering magic beans to the stalinist state.