Oleg Bessedin

Oleg Bessedin

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Oleg Bessedin is a controversial figure known for his YouTube broadcasts that feature prominent voices from Russian propaganda, operating from Estonia. His activities have raised concerns among local authorities, especially following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which has led to a crackdown on pro-Kremlin media in the region. Bessedin's platform has been criticized for allegedly serving as a channel for disseminating hostile narratives aligned with the Kremlin's agenda.

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Oleg Bessedin was sentenced to seven years in prison for committing two crimes against the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Estonia.

Oleg Bessedin läheb seitsmeks aastaks vangi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-09-28
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Oleg Bessedin is an Estonian blogger and administrator of several large Russian-speaking communities on social media who was arrested.

EVA PUNŠ ⟩ Eesti seestpoolt lõhkuja, kes ei pidanud isegi otse Kremlit kiitma
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-11
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Oleg Bessedin is mentioned as the individual from whom Julianna Jurtšenko allegedly accepted a prohibited donation.

Jurtšenko on Bessediniga sõlminud isegi lepingu
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-11
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Oleg Bessedin has created a small media empire and is involved in information influence activities for Russian special services.

Tuttavad räägivad koostööst kapo poolt kinni peetud Bessediniga, kes suutis luua väikese meediaimpeeriumi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-10
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Oleg Bessedin was interviewed after being arrested for a state crime related to a video he posted on Facebook.

INTERVJUU OLEG BESSEDINIGA ⟩ «Arvestan riskidega iga päev, sest saan aru, millises riigis ma elan»
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-08
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Oleg Bessedin is a businessman in Tallinn who has been involved in assisting Russian television channels with their propaganda efforts.

Vahistatud Oleg Bessedin oli kapo huviorbiidis juba 15 aastat tagasi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-07
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Oleg Bessedin is described as a controversial figure whose actions have been criticized by various media outlets in Estonia.

JUHTKIRI ⟩ Mõjuagendi karjääri lõpp
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-07
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Oleg Bessedin was arrested for allegedly working for Russia and is suspected of involvement in activities against the Estonian state.

ERKKI KOORT ⟩ KAPO tabas Venemaa spiooni ja sellel on Tallinnas suur mõju
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-06
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Oleg Bessedin is suspected of engaging in activities against the Estonian state and violating international sanctions.

Maardu raha voolab riigivastases kuriteos kahtlustatava Bessedini perefirmasse
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-05
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Oleg Bessedin is a Kremlin-aligned journalist and blogger who was taken into custody by the security police.

FOTOD JA VIDEO ⟩ Kohus võttis riigivastases kuriteos kahtlustatava Oleg Bessedini vahi alla
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-05
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Oleg Bessedin is suspected of engaging in activities directed against the Estonian Republic and violating international sanctions.

Kapo pidas kinni Kremli-meelse aktivisti Oleg Bessedini
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-11-05
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Oleg Bessedin controls the Facebook group 'Tallinlased', which is involved in local Russian propaganda.

SERGEI METLEV ⟩ Ühismeedias käib Tallinna vene valija jõuline mobiliseerimine
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-10-18
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Oleg Bessedin is described as a journalist involved in political public relations.

VAATA ŠOKEERIVAT VIDEOT. Eestis sündinud Vene propa – "Eesti pühitakse minema nagu rämps!"
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-10-05
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Oleg Bessedin is known for bringing the most notorious figures of Putin's Russian propaganda to viewers through his YouTube shows.

TEET KORSTEN ⟩ Putini propaganda made in Tallinn
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-10-02
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