Interactive Lecture | How Politicians Compete for Our Attention: Populism, PR, and Manipulation in the News (RUS)

Politics is increasingly speaking to us through simple answers, strong emotions, and bold promises. Where is the line between ordinary political communication and populism? How do certain statements and conflicts become headline news, and why are some political messages more effective than others?

Using examples from Estonia and other European countries, we will explore how to identify manipulation, distinguish important information from political and media noise, and critically evaluate politicians’ promises.

Your guide to the fascinating world of political intrigue and media manipulation will be Artur Aukon, a journalist and communication expert with 25 years of experience in the media industry. He worked for many years as an editor and presenter at Raadio 4, as well as at ETV+ and ERR, where he covered political developments and elections in Estonia. In recent years, Artur Aukon has been actively involved in political communication and delivers training courses on media literacy and information security.

We warmly invite everyone interested to join the discussion and share their thoughts!

Duration: 90 minutes
Language: Russian
Admission: Free of charge; registration is required. Places are limited.
Coffee break: A coffee break will be provided after the lecture.

Please note that this is a public event and photographs and video recordings will be made for subsequent publication.

The event is organised within the framework of the MediaRadar project (2024-2028), implemented by the National Library of Estonia (RaRa) in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Estonia. The project is co-financed by Switzerland with the aim of reducing economic and social disparities within the European Union.

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