In Russia, Winne the Pooh was banned in the year 2009 because of alleged Nazi ties.
The entire ban was based on the discovery of a picture of a swastika-adorned Pooh owned by a single person known for supporting the Nazi party. That was apparently enough to get Winnie banned for good.
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