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How to talk to your kids about Ovechkin
A lot of children in this city own a number 8 jersey. In September the man whose name is on it filmed a campaign advertisement for Vladimir Putin’s party, and said he never hesitated. This is a guide for the conversation that follows - what to say, what to avoid, and how to answer the questions they will actually ask.
It is written for you, not for them. The wording is calibrated to the age you pick, and the approach follows UNICEF’s guidance on talking to children about war.
How old is your child?
The facts stay the same. What changes is the language, how much detail is appropriate, and which parts to leave out entirely.
Pick an age above to see the talking points.