A Russian-made children's cartoon show has been accused of being part of the Putin propaganda machine. Masha and the Bear focuses on the relationship between a slight but imposing young girl and her protector, a huge bear. In one Masha even dons a Soviet border guard's hat as she repels invaders from the Bear's carrot patch. Russian media has refuted the propaganda claims, calling them 'pathological' RussophobiaThe lecturer, Priit Hobemagi, said that the series was a 'beautifully presented' part of a campaign that is dangerous for Estonian national security. Russia's state media have refuted the claims from the likes of Estonia and Lithuania.

Source: Daily Mail November 17, 2018 14:37 UTC