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.
A report in The Times said Bukhan had written letters 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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**Interview with Vladislav Bokhan: The Prankster Behind the Tinfoil Hat Craze**
**Interviewer:** Welcome, Vladislav. It’s great to have you here to discuss your recent prank that has made quite a splash, particularly among teachers in Russia. Can you tell us what inspired you to pull off this tinfoil hat stunt?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** Thank you for having me! The idea came from watching how the Kremlin spreads paranoia about external threats, especially NATO. I wanted to highlight the absurdity of this propaganda. By getting teachers to wear tinfoil hats—supposedly to protect against NATO—they unwittingly became part of a satire that critiques those very messages.
**Interviewer:** It’s fascinating how satire can shine a light on serious issues. Could you share how you managed to convince the teachers to go along with this?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** Sure! I crafted letters that looked convincingly official, supposedly from the “United Russia” party, claiming that the government had issued a decree requiring teachers to don “helmets of the fatherland.” I think the mix of authority and the fear of NATO’s supposed threats made it easy for them to go along with it. They believed they were protecting their students and country in a humorous yet misguided way.
**Interviewer:** It’s astonishing that multiple teachers from seven different schools participated. What has been the response from the public and those involved?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** The responses have been mixed. Some people find it hilarious and a welcome relief from the weight of the political climate; others see it as disrespectful to serious matters. As for the teachers, I think there’s a mix of embarrassment and amusement. They were caught in the moment, and many now recognize they were part of an elaborate joke.
**Interviewer:** This prank highlights a kind of resistance against oppressive narratives. Do you think there’s a larger movement of satire and humor against governmental overreach in Russia?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** Absolutely! Humor can be a powerful tool against authoritarianism. Many people are looking for ways to express dissent, and satire allows them to do so without direct confrontation. The more we can laugh at the absurdity of these situations and call out propaganda, the more we can inspire others to think critically about the information they receive.
**Interviewer:** what do you hope people take away from this prank?
**Vladislav Bokhan:** I hope it encourages people to question the narratives they are fed, especially from authorities. While we need to be mindful and respectful, sometimes a laugh can open our eyes to the ridiculousness of the situation. If we can use humor to foster discussion and critical thinking, then we’ve achieved something meaningful.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Vladislav, for sharing your insights and experiences. Your prank not only provided a moment of levity but also sparked important conversations about propaganda and resistance.
**Vladislav Bokhan:** Thank you! It’s been a pleasure discussing these ideas.
