I would say that everything is propaganda, both sides had equal influence. I can't remember a Hollywood movie where the Russians aren't some kind of villains or portrayed as bullies. again, it is not that the Russian side does not help in creating the overall picture.
Russians on the other hand don't have access to free media. They don't know how we think about them. But they are being lied to how we think about them.
a clear example of dictatorship. if we add to that poverty and a large number of uneducated people, it is a very suitable ground for manipulation.
It is phobia when the fear is irrational.
Fear of Russian genocidal maniacs is perfectly rational.
The vast majority of Russians are violent and aggressive. They hate Europeans and Americans.
Their culture consists of drinking, swearing, stealing, and most of all LYING.
Russkiy Mir only brings misery.
Is this your opinion based on your personal experience with the Russian people, or just what you saw in the movies or read on the Internet?