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Putin's Young Patriots: Inside The Russian Town Raised To Hate The West

4 August 2026

A heroic Soviet past and a destitute post-industrial present make the provincial town of Yenya susceptible for the Kremlin's aggressive anti-Western propaganda leading to the militarization of society from kindergarten to pension age. With few exceptions, Yelnyans raise their children to become good patriots. They don’t mind the eerie, all-encompassing militarization of society. Instagram - @realstoriesdocs Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com Video by YouTube channel.

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