Playing devil’s advocate: Perhaps universe as in “look up, it’s the stars”? I think it’s plausible, many children in that age also know about astronauts and aliens already.

Are you 15 or 40?

Source? I only have anecdotal reference, but all the Russian people i know hate Putin for what he has done to their home country. Independent from where i know them, some via work, some via friends and family.