One Project Is Countering Kremlin Propaganda One Phone Call At A Time

The video discusses the Coal Russia project, which aims to counter Kremlin propaganda by making phone calls to Russian citizens. Volunteers worldwide use a website to generate random Russian phone numbers and engage in conversations to inform them about the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Despite challenges, including limited awareness among Russians and legal restrictions on dissent, the project has facilitated over 125,000 calls. The initiative draws parallels to historical events, emphasizing the importance of spreading truth to change public perception and potentially influence the outcome of the war in Ukraine.

What is the primary goal of the Coal Russia project?

• To promote Lithuanian culture

• To counter Kremlin propaganda by informing Russian citizens about the war in Ukraine

• To support Russian propaganda

• To sell products to Russian citizens

What tool did the Coal Russia project team create to facilitate their mission?

• A social media platform

• A website that generates random Russian phone numbers

• A mobile app for news updates

• A podcast series

What is one of the main challenges faced by volunteers making calls to Russian citizens?

• Language barriers

• Lack of phone numbers

• Technical issues with the website

• The difficulty of changing people's minds due to propaganda

What legal risk do volunteers face when making calls to Russian citizens?

• Losing access to the website

• Facing criminal charges for discussing the war

• Being accused of espionage

• Being fined for international calls

What historical event is compared to the current situation in Russia regarding public awareness?

• The discovery of Nazi atrocities by the German population

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The American Civil War

• The French Revolution