To legitimize anti-western messages, the Kremlin propaganda uses not only the brand names of western media outlets, but also frequently refers to foreign experts. The recipient of a message has a perception that he/she gets this message not from Russia, but from independent western experts. This is clearly illustrated by conspiracy theories and black propaganda against the Lugar Laboratory with Russia citing not only Russian politicians and Russian pro-governmental media, but also American expert, Jeffrey Silverman and Bulgarian journalist, Dilyana Gaytandzhieva. In addition, Russian propaganda cites Georgia’s ex-security chief, Igor Giorgadze, as well as Patrioti TV founded by two pro-Russian organizations – the Eurasian Choice and the Society of Erekle II – to spread conspiracy theories about the Lugar Laboratory.