Is 'Masha and the Bear' innocent kids' TV or Kremlin soft power propaganda?
The Russian animated series "Masha and the Bear," which rivals "Peppa Pig" and "PAW Patrol" in global popularity, is facing growing scrutiny over its alleged role as a Kremlin soft-power tool. Critics and officials argue that the seemingly innocent cartoon about a four-year-old girl and a bear helps burnish Russia's international image. The controversy is part of a broader debate about Russian cultural influence abroad.
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