Funds amounting to nearly one million rubles allocated for combatting extremism through distribution of hats and calendars.
Fighting Terrorism and Extremism Gets a Million-Ruble Boost in Kabardino-Balkaria
In a bid to raise awareness and counter radical propaganda, the authorities of Kabardino-Balkaria are set to spend close to a million rubles. Three tenders recently published on the government procurement website reveal this move taken by the state budgetary institution of the region.
So, what's the game plan? Well, they're planning to create short, compact videos to be shows on LED screens, in public squares, parks, near shopping centers, and along busy roads. These videos will be looped at least 200 times a day, ensuring maximum visibility. On top of that, they'll be purchasing 250 wall calendars, 1000 booklets about Russian legislation and anti-terrorist rules, and 13 outdoor banners.
But wait, there's more! They're also looking to produce 300 t-shirts and 300 baseball caps emblazoned with thought-provoking slogans. These items, made of durable cotton, are expected to last for at least a year. The best part? All these purchases will be made under the program for counteracting terrorism and extremism, a program that's been in play since 2024.
And in other news, remember that activist from Krasnodar Krai? The one who, according to Yuga.ru, was convicted in 2022 for creating an extremist community and inciting terrorism? Well, he was handed a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence.
Regional authorities in Kabardino-Balkaria aim to counter the influence of jihadist propaganda and curb the spread of radical ideas by flooding public spaces with educational and awareness content. This is all part of a broader counter-terrorism plan designed to maintain stability and security in the region despite ongoing threats from Islamist networks. The focus is on visual and accessible promotional goods like flipcharts, posters, booklets, and pens to reinforce the official narrative and encourage public vigilance.
In the context of the counter-terrorism plan, the Kabardino-Balkaria authorities have allocated funds from the state budget for general-news, specifically focusing on finance, to combat extremism. This includes the production of educational videos, promotional materials such as calendars, booklets, banners, t-shirts, and baseball caps, all part of an endeavor to raise public awareness and counternarratives against jihadist propaganda.
Crime-and-justice news unfolded in Krasnodar Krai, where an activist was convicted for creating an extremist community and inciting terrorism, receiving a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence in 2022, signifying the ongoing commitment to counter extremism not only on a regional level but also through the justice system.
