Yaroslav Dronov, known as Shaman in the music world, recently released a music video titled My Battle on YouTube. Interestingly, when German subtitles are enabled, the title translates to “Mein Kampf.” He has become a prominent figure in the Z-patriotic genre within the military-era music scene, often referred to as the “symbol of special operations.” Shaman's music videos have garnered significant attention, amassing tens of millions of views, although it's worth noting that they also receive more dislikes than likes. Russian teachers have been encouraging schoolchildren to engage with his songs by raising their hands, adding to his popularity. Moscow's law enforcement authorities have been playing his music during bar raids, indicating its connection to state propaganda efforts. Using music as a tool for promoting ideas is a long-standing practice in state propaganda, and the current Russian government is no exception to this trend. However, despite attempts to cultivate a new generation of Z-artists for propaganda purposes, it appears that these endeavors have not achieved the desired success thus far.Читать на русском языке