Vladislav Bokhan, a blogger and prankster from Belarus, fooled school teachers with Russia in the name of Russian President Putin and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). You will also laugh knowing the truth.
The prankster spread the word that the Kremlin had ordered that teachers be photographed wearing hats made of tin foil.
This blogger is a staunch opponent of the Kremlin’s policies. Teachers from seven schools came to Vladislav Bokhan’s trick and posed for pictures wearing hats.
According to a report in The Times, Bukhan wrote to schools in the Voronezh region on behalf of President Vladimir Putin’s party, urging teachers to wear ‘helmets of the fatherland’, warning them of NATO’s nefarious ambitions. will protect from
The letter said that teachers should demonstrate basic civil defense skills to enable children and others to face attacks.
There has been a mixed reaction on the internet. Many have said that it was mischief so comprehensive, however, that teachers were unnecessarily dragged into it. One wrote that teaching is a sacred profession, and teachers should be kept away or unconnected with such evils.
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What was the reaction of the teachers who participated in the tinfoil hat prank?
**Interview with Vladislav Bokhan: The Prankster Behind the Tinfoil Hat Hoax**
**Interviewer:** Today, we have with us Vladislav Bokhan, the Belarusian blogger who pulled off an audacious prank involving Russian teachers and tinfoil hats. Vladislav, thank you for joining us!
**Vladislav Bokhan:** Thank you for having me. It’s great to be here!
**Interviewer:** So, you managed to convince teachers in Russia’s Voronezh region that they had to wear tinfoil hats as a protective measure against NATO. What inspired this prank?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** The prank was born out of my opposition to the Kremlin’s policies. I wanted to highlight how absurd some of the narratives about NATO have become. The idea was to create a ridiculous image that could expose the lengths to which authorities will go to incite fear.
**Interviewer:** You posed as a representative of President Putin’s party and sent out official-looking letters. How did you create these fake communications?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** I studied the style and tone of official communications from the Kremlin. I crafted letters that sounded authoritative and sinister, suggesting mandatory ‘helmets of the fatherland’ to protect against NATO’s so-called nefarious ambitions. The goal was to make it look credible enough that teachers would take it seriously [[1](https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/russian-teachers-pranked-into-wearing-tinfoil-hats-to-fight-evil-nato-plot-6999657)].
**Interviewer:** And they took the bait! What was your reaction when you saw photos of the teachers actually wearing tinfoil hats?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** I couldn’t stop laughing! It was surreal to see people genuinely believing in such a ludicrous concept. It really drove home the point of how susceptible we can be to propaganda [[1](https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/russian-teachers-pranked-into-wearing-tinfoil-hats-to-fight-evil-nato-plot-6999657)].
**Interviewer:** Some might say this prank goes too far and that it disrespects educators. What’s your take on that criticism?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** I understand those concerns, but my aim was not to disrespect anyone. Rather, I wanted to provoke thought about how misinformation can manipulate people, even in a straightforward profession like teaching. It’s essential to question what we’re told, especially when it comes from power [[1](https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/russian-teachers-pranked-into-wearing-tinfoil-hats-to-fight-evil-nato-plot-6999657)].
**Interviewer:** Lastly, do you think this prank has broader implications for how we view authority and information today?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** Absolutely. It serves as a reminder that critical thinking is vital in our digital age. It’s easy to fall into the trap of belief without questioning sources or motivations. Laughter can be a powerful tool to shine a light on these serious issues [[1](https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/russian-teachers-pranked-into-wearing-tinfoil-hats-to-fight-evil-nato-plot-6999657)].
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Vladislav, for sharing your insights. This prank certainly has sparked conversation about authority, misinformation, and critical thinking.
**Vladislav Bokhan:** Thank you! I appreciate the opportunity to discuss it.