TELEGRAM, THE (FAKE) NEWS FACTORY

A space for freedom or propaganda

An episode from the series RUNET, THE BATTLE FOR THE RUSSIAN WEB

Synopsis

Created by Pavel Dourov, a Russian national, this encrypted messaging system is beyond the government's control. Since 2015 Telegram has been hosting secure news channels that allow Russians to get information and debate on political issues.

But pro-Kremlin propaganda also insinuates itself on the platform.