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Autocratic tendencies are on the rise worldwide. Almost three quarters of the world's population live under autocratic regimes, and the trend is rising. What is it about autocratic rulers that appeals to people who live in democracies? Populism is flourishing. Whether in the USA, Hungary or Slovakia - elections can be won with a "doer image". Orbán poses as a supposed mediator at Putin's side. This is surprising, because there is traditionally an anti-Russian mood in Hungary. In 1956, the Hungarian Revolution was bloodily crushed by Soviet tanks. Orbán is now reversing the mood in the country and thereby furthering the division of society. The Hungarian "Tracks East" journalist Emma Strauss visits her grandfather, the well-known sculptor Ádam Farkas, in his studio. The 80-year-old artist spent his life complaining about the oppression under communism and now has sympathy for Orbán and Putin. Emma Strauss wants to understand him better. Robert Fico, the Prime Minister of Slovakia, is emulating Orbán. In the foreground, he rails against an alleged "gender ideology". In the background, he is restructuring the media and cultural sector. The painter Andrej Dúbravský, one of the country's most important contemporary artists, has already become Fico's target. If it were up to Culture Minister Martina Šimkovičová, his paintings would disappear from public view. The artist is fighting back and is receiving a lot of solidarity. While many people are fleeing Russian repression, Putin is hypocritically holding the door open for people from the West who supposedly miss the traditional values in their country. Russia as a safe haven? For "Tracks East", exiled journalist Masha Borzunova explores Russian immigration policy. Magazine (D 2024, 30 min) #populism #russia #trackseast Video available until 14/11/2028 Link to the media library: https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/117217-... Subscribe to ARTE's YouTube channel: / artede Follow us on social networks: Facebook: / arte.tv Twitter: / artede Instagram: / arte.tv