The Story Z Generation: Into the heart of Russia's fascist youth
Jun 5, 2023
26:48
As the war in Ukraine shows no signs of coming to an end, Vladimir Putin is betting on a new generation of Russians to march in step with the regime. Russia's Youth Army now has more than a million members and – through TikTok dances and influencers – is indoctrinating children as young as six years old.
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Guest: Dr Ian Garner, author of Z Generation: Into the Heart of Russia's Fascist Youth: https://timesbookshop.co.uk/z-generation-9781787389281
Host: Luke Jones.
Clips: Tiktok, International Film Foundation, SBS, AFP.
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