Pranksters reveal odes to Putin were Russian translations of Nazi verse
Pranksters in Russia exposed patriotic poems praising Putin as Nazi verses. The fictitious poet, Rakitin, revealed the similarities between Russian propaganda and fascist ideologies. The creators disclosed the hoax to unveil the dark side of Putin's supporters and the war.
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Pranksters in Russia revealed that patriotic poems attributed to Gennady Rakitin, praising Putin and supporting the war in Ukraine, were actually Russian translations of Nazi verses from the 1930s and 1940s. The fictitious poet, Rakitin, was created to expose the similarities between "Z propaganda" in Russia and fascist ideologies. The group behind the project remained anonymous for safety reasons. They highlighted how the Nazi poems seamlessly fit into the current Russian context with minor alterations. The fake persona gained attention on social media, with Russian politicians and cultural figures engaging with the account. Despite the deception, many pro-war accounts shared Rakitin's poems, reflecting the ultra-patriotic sentiment promoted by Russian authorities. The creators eventually disclosed the hoax to shed light on the unsavory nature of the ideologies driving Putin's supporters and the war. The revelation marked the end of a morally exhausting endeavor within the realm of Russian propaganda.
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