... because we really hate the Russians
The Wagner Group, labeled a "criminal organization" by the U.S., is a notorious Russian paramilitary unit with significant involvement in Ukraine and other global conflicts. Discover the group's origins, activities, and impact.
Despite securing victory in two world wars and boasting vast natural resources, Russia remains marred by poverty and a low GDP. In contrast, Germany has rebounded from its wartime defeats and become an economic powerhouse with far fewer resources. Explore the paradox of Russia's military achievements versus its economic struggles, and how inefficient resource management, corruption, and an aggressive focus on militarism have hindered the nation's ability to prosper and thrive.
The history of Kievan Rus' is a complex and fascinating one, with the state playing a significant role in the development of Eastern Europe and the broader region. The origins of Kievan Rus' can be traced back to the late 9th century, when the Varangians (Vikings) established themselves in the region. The Varangians were a group of Scandinavian warriors and traders who had been active in Eastern Europe for several centuries. They established the city of Kyiv (also spelled Kiev) as their capi...
The history of Russia is a long and complex one, with the first recorded settlements dating back to the 9th century. Over the centuries, Russia has been ruled by a variety of different empires, governments, and leaders, and has gone through many periods of expansion and contraction.
Slavic mutuality does not exist. I think that we ourselves in the former Czechoslovak Socialist Republic have become convinced of this, but other "Slavic" nations also know about it. Recently a Ukrainian friend sent me their attitude and historical facts about the "brotherhood" between Russia and Ukraine. Why do so many Ukrainians speak Russian?
My hatred of all things Russian grows stronger every day. I have always considered Russia to be a peculiar country, drunk, raw, but proud and stable. I have admired Russia's many unprecedented achievements in the field of technology and a kind of almost steampunk-like path of development, not necessarily bad and in many ways surprisingly effective and functional.
The Russian army has always been just propaganda and advertising
I come from the former Czechoslovakia and I dare to say : The Soviet Union did not liberate us, it conquered us. We exchanged one occupier for another. I owe the Soviets (and Russia) absolutely nothing, not even for fighting the Germans. It is little mentioned that the Soviets sided with the Nazis and joined the Allies only because the Nazis betrayed and invaded them. I might have been more forgiving if they had behaved like the US and left us democracy and freedom after the war, but that d...
I don't understand where the anti-Americanism and Russophilia in so many people in this country comes from.
The Soviet Union dealt such an economic and technological blow to the Wall Street imperialists that when I came there in 1989 on a student exchange, my family rode a motorcycle with a sidecar (it was probably a copy of a motorcycle designed sometime in the 1940s-50s) and the store had sugar and butter (i.e., a limited amount) on the tickets. This was the economic miracle of Russia in practice, as I experienced it first hand just before the entire Eastern Bloc collapsed. So I don't understand ...