On September 1, 2024, the NEWS.BY YouTube channel: news of Belarus and the world aired the program “On the future of education | Elections-2025: what to prepare for? | Why do we need a new info channel? Time of the First”, in which the main participants were: Ivan Eismont, Chairman of the National State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company of the Republic of Belarus, Marat Markov, Minister of Information of the Republic of Belarus, Vladimir Pertsov, Deputy Head of Administration for Information Work.
The following statements were made in the program:
And we will only promote our Belarusian truth. What to prepare for in 2025? We are ready for any unfriendly manifestations. We cannot even guess what our opponents are planning. We understand perfectly well that they have digital opportunities in their hands, the Internet is theirs, and the largest platforms also belong to them, such as Meta, such as Google, with all their social networks and video hosting sites. But understanding this, we take specific steps and think through some countermeasures to unfriendly and aggressive actions. You see what is happening now with the same YouTube in Russia. You see what pressure is being put on the only seemingly independent Telegram platform by European countries, primarily France. We understand that the Internet will never be so free and so independent again. Therefore, we need to prepare. – In information policy, are you for democracy or for dictatorship? – Oh, no. I have never been for democracy, especially in the sense in which it is imposed on us by the West. Because for them, democracy means that they can do whatever they want, and everyone else should be like nails under a hammer
Our verdict based on the analysis:
Verdict: Incorrect
Reasons:
- The thesis or claim is completely false: information from several sources or the opinions of several experts in a particular field contradict it.
- Cause and effect relationships and connections clearly do not exist as claimed.
- When quoting, essential parts are omitted, rearranged, changed or mistranslated from a foreign language, resulting in a fundamentally altered meaning.
- The event occurred in material respects differently than stated.
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Let’s perform an analysis disinformation narratives and semantic analysis of the entire broadcast
The need to create a new information channel to counter external threats and fakes, as well as to spread the ‘truth’ about Belarus is emphasized.
appeal to fear
creation of the enemy
propaganda
Emphasis on importance and patriotism and sovereignty in education and society, with an appeal to support the current government.
emotional coloring
appeal to traditions
creation of an image ‘good’ leader
Criticism of Western models of democracy and the need for a ‘reasonable dictatorship’ for the country’s stability and development.
discrediting the opponent
creating contrast
rethinking concepts
The video demonstrates a high degree of manipulation through the use of rhetorical devices, emotional coloring and the creation of an enemy image. Propaganda narratives are aimed at strengthening power and suppressing criticism, which can lead to further division of society.
The Future of Education in Belarus
Information Policy and Media
problems and reforms in education
2025 election campaign
