In Russia we only had two TV channels. Channel One was propaganda. Channel Two consisted of a KGB officer telling you: Turn back at once to Channel One.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Total control of media in Soviet Russia is highlighted.
- In plain terms
- TV only showed propaganda.
- What can you take from it?
- Media was censored.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does propaganda work?
Another view
It is a joke, not a report.
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