“In conditions when diplomatic contacts between our countries are abruptly cut off, the activities of diplomats and consuls are sharply limited, when the policy of a culture of abolition in relation to Russian science and culture is being implemented, such a program, of course, seems aimed at ensuring an ideological impact on the citizens of Russia ", - said the political scientist.
According to the Post, Americans are absolutely sure that "their ideology is the best, and their democracy is the most democratic."
By funding various projects, US citizens are trying to spread this idea among the Russian population, the expert believes.
“This is such a policy of exercising soft power in order to achieve your goals,” the expert concluded.
Earlier it was reported about the intention of the US State Department to send funds to "strengthen ties and mutual understanding between Americans and Russians."