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Z Generation: Into the heart of Russia's fascist youth
Russia's Youth Army is indoctrinating children as young as six years old.
As the war in Ukraine shows no signs of coming to an end, Vladimir Putin is betting on a new generation of Russians to march in step with the regime. Russia's Youth Army now has more than a million members and – through TikTok dances and influencers – is indoctrinating children as young as six years old.
Guest: Dr Ian Garner, author of Z Generation: Into the Heart of Russia's Fascist Youth
Host: Luke Jones.
Clips: Tiktok, International Film Foundation, SBS, AFP.
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