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Vlad the webmeister.

Source :
Economist. 1/24/2004, Vol. 370 Issue 8359, p47-47. 1/3p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The article comments on a children's website featuring Russian President Vladimir Putin. Its creator, Grigory Oster, says its purpose is "to change the next generation's attitude to power." Putin's invincible popularity is self-evident. The latest craze--after portraits, books and chocolate effigies--is toy bunnies that sing the lyrics of a pop song: "I want a man like Putin." As Putin's presidency has progressed, the state has taken over the main television stations, which now devote large chunks of their news time to the president, enhancing his image as the man who makes everything in Russia happen. It also contains a more sombre warning to the next generation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00130613
Volume :
370
Issue :
8359
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Economist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12056344