MAKEEV Dmitry Vladimirovich

He plays an active role in supporting russian aggression and spreading propaganda narratives. After the occupation of Crimea in 2014, he deliberately sided with the occupation authorities, using his professional activities to legitimize the actions of the russian federation and glorify its armed forces. His informational activities as a correspondent for RIA Novosti Krym are aimed at justifying the occupation of Ukrainian territories, discrediting Ukraine and spreading kremlin propaganda, in particular among young people.
He is also the organizer and participant of a number of propaganda photo exhibitions, such as "Two Years with russia", "7 Years of Crimea in russia", "Life near the front line", "Through the eyes of truth" and "Heroes of the SMO". These events are aimed at promoting the narrative of the alleged "full support of the local population for the occupation of Crimea" and heroizing the russian military involved in the war against Ukraine.
As a military correspondent, he has repeatedly visited the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including the area of Enerhodar and the location of russian armed forces units, creating photographic materials that serve as a tool of russian information warfare.
Makeev pays special attention to ideological influence on young people. He runs children's photo clubs and gives lectures, spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda among children. A striking example is his exhibition "Through the Eyes of Truth", which was positioned by the russian media as "an exhibition for children about the special operation in Ukraine". It featured portraits of russian soldiers, those wearing balaclavas, which created a romanticized image of war criminals. In this way, he attracts the younger generation to the cult of war and justifies russian aggression.
For his activities in support of the kremlin regime, Makeev was awarded a number of awards, including the medal "For Valiant Labor" from the occupation authorities of Crimea, the medal "For Merit" from the russian Union of Journalists, and the medal of the Ministry of Defense "Participant of a Special Military Operation" for assistance in the delivery of equipment and supplies to the russian military. In addition, he was awarded the title of "Military Correspondent of the Year" for his work in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, which indicates that his contribution to russian propaganda is recognized officially.