THE ROLE AND EFFECT OF THE RUTHENIAN FACTOR IN RUSSIAN INFORMATION AGGRESSION
Abstract
This article presents a holistic vision of the Ruthenian movement as an important factor in today’s information aggression of Russia against Ukraine. The focus of scientific analysis are basic principles of construction of the Kremlin’s policies in this area, including the main components of the concept of Russian propaganda using «Ruthenian’ factor»: the idea of autonomy of Transcarpathia, «excluded referendum» in 1991, mythical cultural, social and political discrimination Ruthenians. Scientific research is conducted to better understanding of the actions of the Kremlin propaganda and the development of potentially effective means to combat it.
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