«DENAZIFICATION» AS A KEY NARRATIVE OF RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA IN THE HYBRID WAR AGAINST UKRAINE
Journal: Bulletin of Mariupol State University Series History Political Studies
Year: 2025

This article investigates the concept of «denazification» as a central narrative of Russian propaganda in the hybrid war against Ukraine, focusing on its historical origins, evolution, and strategic use in both domestic and international informational contexts. Originally emerging after World War II, «denazification» referred to a comprehensive set of measures aimed at eliminating Nazi ideology and influence from German society, including legal, cultural, educational, and political interventions