After eight months in a coma, Russian-Armenian filmmaker, television host, and known propagandist Tigran Keosayan has passed away. Moreover, his wife, Margarita Simonyan, editor-in-chief of RT and Rossiya Segodnya, confirmed his death through a heartfelt post on her Telegram channel.
Simonyon wrote, “This night Tigran went to the creator. Thank you to everyone who prayed for him. Please don’t call me or the family right now”.
Cause of Death and Health Struggles
Keosayan suffered clinical death due to a severe heart complication earlier this year. Despite the medical effort, his health conditions remained critical. Ultimately, it leaves him in a prolonged coma before his passing.
Tigran Keosayan: Controversial Career and Propaganda Work
Tigran Keosayan was a popular filmmaker and TV host. Internationally, he gained notoriety for his role as a popular Russian propagandist. Moreover, his programs and public appearances often conducted anti-Ukrainian, sexist, racist, and chauvinist themes, as well as narratives justifying Russia’s military aggression. Hence, he faced the following consequences for these activities:
- Sanctioned by the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
- Barred from entering Kazakhstan over controversial language remarks.
- Listed in Ukraine’s Myrotvorets database for spreading disinformation.
Simonyan herself also faces charges in Ukraine, including violating territorial integrity and disseminating Kremlin-backed narratives.
Global Impact of Propaganda
Analysts described Tigran Keosayan as an important figure in the information warfare of Russia. Hence, it shapes public opinion within Russia. Moreover, it also influences the international audience. In addition, experts argue that his work highlights the power of state-aligned media in spreading disinformation, fueling hostility, and affecting global political discourse.
After his death, discussion have intensified around the long-term cases of propaganda in modern warfare. Moreover, media and security experts highlight the importance of accountability, as propaganda leaves lasting impacts on international relations and regional stability.
What to expect from the future?
The death of Tigran Keosayan is the end of an era in the propaganda landscape of Russia. However, the narrative that he promoted is going to continue to affect the global perception of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Moreover, his legacy is deeply controversial. Hence, it reflects his contributions to Russian media and divisive role in international politics.
Besides controversies, Tigran Keosayan will be remembered for his filmmaking and direction journey in the world. Moreover, he earned the winner of film festival prizes, including TEFI, Kinotavr, and the Window to Europe Film Festival 2001, due to his contributions to the Russian filmmaking industry.
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