 Although Dugin is clearly creating and managing these sites and plays a key role in the operation, others are skeptical that he's ultimately in charge, directing the strategy. Like so much of what happens in Russian information operations, the truth is somewhat murky. But Mackenzie Sadeghi has an insider perspective on Dugin's activities. She's been talking to him on and off for months, even longer than I have. And he opened up to her in a different way, too. He told her about his life in Moscow and sent her pictures of meals he's eaten.