Brave Teacher Challenges Nationalist Propaganda in Russia's Classrooms
The documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin follows a Russian teacher's brave efforts to resist nationalist propaganda in his school, showcasing the effects of regime influence on young students.
Pavel Talankin, a primary school teacher in Karabash, Russia, is the unlikely hero of the documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin. Despite his humble beginnings, he stands against the oppressive regime led by Vladimir Putin. Initially content to remain a simple teacher, Talankin’s world changes when the school starts implementing Putin's "patriotic education policy" following the invasion of Ukraine.