russia is increasing its information influence in Mongolia through educational programs
russian language course for local journalists has concluded in the Mongolian capital, Ulan Bator. The course was held at the “russian House” — an institution that promotes russian propaganda and interests abroad under the guise of cultural exchange.
25 representatives of Mongolian media — correspondents from TV and radio companies, online publications, print media, as well as editors and media executives — participated in the program. Most notably, in August, nine graduates of this course will travel to russia to participate in the so-called international educational program “New Media School”, which includes meetings with representatives of russian media, educational modules, and master classes.
In reality, Mongolian journalists will be taught methods of working in the information space that correspond to russian propaganda approaches and promote the dissemination of narratives beneficial to kremlin.
russia actively uses such “educational” programs to promote its own political interests abroad. One of the key areas of such activity is working with journalists and representatives of the media sphere. Through training, internships, and professional exchanges, moscow forms long-term networks of contacts among foreign journalists, experts, and opinion leaders.
kremlin pays special attention to Asian countries, where it seeks to strengthen its own influence amid growing international isolation.
