Tales and myths from Russian history show why autocrats continue to hold power in the country
Legitimacy, in Russia, comes from maintaining order and control, not from being democratically accountable.
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Legitimacy, in Russia, comes from maintaining order and control, not from being democratically accountable.
Philippine Canadian Inquirer How Russian history and the concept of ‘smuta’ (turmoil) sheds light on Putin and Prigozhin – and the dangers of dissent News
The connection between periods of crisis and autocratic rule is deeply embedded in the Russian consciousness.
Honest injun. We’re not useful idiots here at Contra Corner! We do think, however, that the entire Ukrainian crisis is a Washington-confected con - David Stockman for Antiwar.com Original
We do think, however, that the entire Ukrainian crisis is a Washington-confected con job. And we came to that conclusion without relying on a single scrap of information peddled by Russki propagandists appearing on Strategic Culture Foundation or...