The Night Wolves : Evidence of Russian Sharp Power and Propaganda from the Victory Roads’ Itinerary
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| Rok publikování | 2024 |
| Druh | Článek v odborném periodiku |
| Časopis / Zdroj | Problems of Post-Communism |
| Fakulta / Pracoviště MU | |
| Citace | |
| www | article - open access |
| Doi | https://doi.org/10.1080/10758216.2023.2164864 |
| Klíčová slova | Night Wolves Motorcycle Club; Sharp power; Propaganda; Victory Roads; Google data |
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| Popis | The article researches the Russian Night Wolves Motorcycle Club from the perspective of the sharp power concept. It is argued that NWMC serve as a proxy for Russian sharp power, playing the role of messenger for pro-Kremlin propaganda in European countries through Victory Roads events. Using a mixed-methods Google Search data and media content analysis, the article analyzes the effectiveness of the Victory Roads events as a sharp power propaganda tool. It provides evidence that the physical presence of NWMC is indeed a powerful tool of Russian sharp power, increasing interest among the targeted population and creating long-lasting political impact. |
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