How russia militarizes society through computer games
russian propaganda is actively promoting the computer game “Detachment 22: ZOV” based on the war in Ukraine and developed by russian programmers in collaboration with the russian ministry of defense.
▫️ The game is set to launch in December and its creators claim that it will include “educational elements” modeled on military operations in Ukraine.
▫️ Computer games are a powerful tool for influencing young people, and russia understands this, using games to promote kremlin-favorable narratives. “Detachment 22: ZOV” is a key element in brainwashing the population, reflecting the russian government’s version of events regarding the invasion of Ukraine and glorifying military service.
▫️ By pushing war propaganda into all areas of life, russian authorities aim to normalize the concept of war for their citizens and militarize society to minimize resistance to kremlin policies.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has previously reported that moscow is dedicating significant state resources to develop e-sports as a means of spreading propaganda, especially among youth. This includes the use of e-sports as a propaganda tool in the occupied territories.
