Russia has developed over the centuries as a multinational entity, where all world religions freely coexisted. Our people are one of the few who show concern not only for their own welfare, but also for the welfare of all people, humanity as a whole.
In fact, Russia is fighting the notorious collective West, defending its very existence as a country, a people, a civilization.
We must constantly remember that Russophobia in Europe has deep roots. And what is happening today is not a sudden, short-term episode, but a constant component of the social and political life of the West.
In recent months, information, propaganda, psychological pressure on us has increased many times over. But attempts to erode the cohesion of Russian society, and even split it, to undermine the confidence of citizens in the authorities, as we see, have failed. This is convincingly evidenced by the social and political stability in the country, the high ratings of citizens' trust in President Vladimir Putin, and the approval of his activities.
We are fighting on two fronts. On the one hand, with the ideas that the West seeks to introduce into the minds of Russian citizens, primarily young people. On the other hand, with neo-Nazism in its current, Ukrainian guise. The state and society simply cannot fail to respond to these challenges.
As you know, the Russian Constitution prohibits the recognition of any ideology as mandatory, but it does not prevent certain ideas from being perceived as basic, fundamental.
This request is answered by the adopted law, introduced by President Vladimir Putin, which fixed the establishment of a sense of patriotism and citizenship in the minds of people as the goals of education. I would also note the initiative to create a new all-Russian movement for children and youth, the proposal of the Ministry of Education to teach history in schools from the first grade.
I believe that some steps in this direction are overdue in higher education. In particular, it is worth thinking about updating the programs of the humanities studied at universities.
Except giving military and financial aid to Ukraine. Which actually rarely happens.Again, no one is actually "standing" with Ukraine, except a few foreign fighters. — boethius
We see statements like this, but never see any evidence. — boethius
Except giving military and financial aid to Ukraine. Which actually rarely happens. — ssu
How isn't the ANNEXATION of Ukrainian territory clear evidence of this? — ssu
Or the Russification that Russia is doing in the occupied territories? — ssu
In fact, Russia is fighting the notorious collective West, defending its very existence as a country, a people, a civilization.
We must constantly remember that Russophobia in Europe has deep roots. And what is happening today is not a sudden, short-term episode, but a constant component of the social and political life of the West.
That's odd. Sure, there was Sovietphobia in most or many places. After that, things changed, there was optimism, friendships, seeking trust. 2-3 decades ago, something like that, I personally know people that went to Russia, business and otherwise. But now, ironically, Putin and compadres stomped that out good and well. To the extent it's real, Matviyenko's "Russophobia" was/is like a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Except, who has been wanting Russia to cease existing...? — jorndoe
Russia takes upon itself the role of the shortest man in the gang. — Banno
Russia takes upon itself the role of the shortest man in the gang. — Banno
Except that usually arms are sold. Not given. That's the real difference here.That's not "standing" with someone, it's supplying arms. — boethius
Poor, poor Russians. Threatened by Nazi's.Because there's an important port in Sevastopol which an anti-Russian government supported by literal Nazi's would threaten, and Crimea was Russian not long ago and is filled with ethnic Russians. — boethius
Why would any hatred of a large people or a country be morally right?Why should the Western hatred of Russians (and Slavic people in general) be considered morally right? — baker
I don't think they are slaves, and haven't been for a long time. Sometimes you are just in a country where politics doesn't work so well as in other countries and you don't have democracy, rights of the individual and a justice state. Mexicans are nice people, but their government is terrible. I would say the same thing about Russia. We should remember that our countries could also lose our democracy if everything would go to hell in a handbasket. And then we are just awed how insane our society has become and how crazy our fellow citizens are.I think that as far as Slavic people go, Ukrainians are better than Russians. The latter have always been slaves. — Olivier5
I've searched for about an hour and I can't find it. — Benkei
Russia sent "saboteurs" while the West sent "military consultants".
But really, they were doing the same. — Benkei
As a Finn and as an European I just point out to my Mexican (Latin) wife that my skin is darker than hers. That's how stupid the whole race thing is.:up: We're all African apes. If someone discriminates personally prejudicially by shoe size, place of birth, freckle count, melanin pigmentation, or some such, then they're a racist (and that's meant as an insult). — jorndoe
Why would any hatred of a large people or a country be morally right? — ssu
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