Helmets of the Fatherland

omply with the absurd orders was an indication of the strength of Kremlin propaganda and “another sign of fascism”. Tinfoil hats are typically associated with conspiracy theories and paranoia.

The teachers were also told to provide photos and videos to prove that they had followed the instructions.

Some of the teachers posed for photos in the hats next to a portrait of Putin. “Making tinfoil hats is not only an interesting and creative activity but also an important patriotic act, symbolising a readiness to defend one’s homeland from foreign threats,” one teacher said.