Russia: thoroughly depoliticized

[Onkel Neal]

Pride and Power

Opinion polls indicate that most Russians regret the passing of the Soviet Union and feel nostalgia for Stalin. Of course, they miss not the repression of human rights which occurred under Communism nor the miserable standards of living but the status of their country as a force to be reckoned with: a country to be respected and feared. Under present conditions, the easiest way for them to achieve this objective is to say "no" to the one undeniable superpower, the United States.

Interesting article, Russia has made a lot of progress since Stalin. Long way to go, though.