Funny you should mention Brainwashing. it is well known in Journalism circles that Russia Today, a state owned and run news channel, which allows the Kremlin to put their slant on the news, is rather Biased towards the Russian Federation and their views on the world.
It has been described as being impartial as Pravda is.
Even Al Jazeera has likened it to propaganda.
News channel or propaganda tool? - Listening Post - Al Jazeera English
I am all for impartial news, unfortunately this is as impartial as Socialist Worker
