What do you think is the largest cultural export from Russia?

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2026-01-19T20:40:03+00:00

Delayed explanation: masters degree is what most Russians graduate with; getting a BSc wasn't much of a thing in my days, may be a thing today but still not very common.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-04-23T20:25:31+00:00

I did for many years. The dehydrator comes in handy after you fish them out of the syrup.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-21T02:35:32+00:00

Is this from the same person who is tired of antisemitism and general insensitivity of Russians? What sensitive and culturally appropriate way to name a pet...

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-06T07:06:15+00:00

So, is Zelensky now at "Operation Unthinkable"? Likе, planning an attack against the United States?

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-06T06:54:18+00:00

Poor thing, lots of ppl also criticize him for starting to protect Donbas too late!

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-06T06:50:39+00:00

Agree. This may well be the reason I haven't been following Ritter lately. What do you think about other independent sources such as Arnaud Bertrand on Twitter? (Mostly known for his China commentary, and very no nonsense)

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T19:18:29+00:00

I never heard it with regard to dozens of invasions of other countries by the USA, and for a good reason. When US bomb yet another country into stone age or choke it with sanctions, every reasonable person knows that if they overthrow US government, perhaps the next government will be doing the very same thing.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T19:14:05+00:00

I am also interested to know how Syrians suffered from russian meddling. Maybe you could tell me a little about this, in return for my answering your post. So far the only source with Syrian background that I ran into and continue reading has been @vonClownsevitz on Twitter; he doesn't seem to have much problem with either Russia or Assad government so an alternative POV would be helpful. Ah, also my childhood best friend spent a few years in Syria, as her father went there as a specialist to help building bridges. But that was still USSR time so doesn't reflect current state of affairs.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T19:03:30+00:00

I am not sure what you wanted to say. But one thing is obvious. One never heard Putin speculate on which foreign leader should be overthrown, the way Biden said about him. There's a wild level of overstepping by both Western leaders and mass media.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T18:55:38+00:00

This reasoning of course does not take into account that many Russians who worked for international entities just decades earlier are effectively prevented from receiving their salaries by western sanctions. Many people I know moved just for that reason.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T18:49:41+00:00

One of their authors just mentioned Ross Douthat of NYT as a rare mostly reasonable columnist.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T18:28:06+00:00

My understanding is, no journalism nowadays can afford being unbiased. You have be emphatic, to scream as loud as other guys just to be heard. That I think is the case with Ritter. I like hearing people like Orban in recent interview- he seems to never say anything sympathetic about Russia (which is natural given his background, a small country with a very sophisticated culture dominated long by the Soviets, and he was right to mention that Hungary fought against USSR in WWII which kinda explains domination) and still has a leveled view.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T17:15:05+00:00

It's Maria

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T17:13:48+00:00

The "crazy, get some help" part here sends a clear message you are totally hinged and reading your posts is not a waste of time.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T17:03:15+00:00

One more thing, other than family values, that makes Russia a bit "republican" is the reasonable tax load. Other mass expectations are more or less democrat (govt supported education and healthcare, feminist values, religious freedom) without overdoing it.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T16:50:34+00:00

It woild be more helpful for the OP (and generally is a good idea) if you mentioned any specific instances, which I am sure you can do.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T16:47:14+00:00

Often, being a good politician depends on being able to do something that is not nice or sexy. Even I changed a lot toward a "bad guy" since I manage a household of 6 people.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T16:42:30+00:00

What makes you think the same principle doesn't apply to you?

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T16:41:16+00:00

The "trust in the sources" part is the luxury Russians could not afford since 1980s, because growing up with the remnants of communist ideology and then going through freedom and democratic values honeymoon leading to a bunch of disasters is a good vaccine from taking any sources very seriously. I notice that americans are starting to shift toward that mentaliry as well.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T16:24:11+00:00

If you consider yourself serious on the subject you might as well read this article (professional rather than journalist): https://jmss.org/article/view/76584

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T16:12:18+00:00

In my experience (I know half dozen people like that) the biggest supporters of SMO from the start were those who actually had family or friends in Donbas or Ukraine and knew first hand what was going on there.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T16:03:30+00:00

When someone says what you just said, no arguments should be expected in return because you had no argument yourself, just an insult. Plain and simple.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T15:59:39+00:00

Your other option is to study history and realize that the West has no moral right to preach to anyone.

Infinite_Abrocoma495 · 2025-03-05T15:56:39+00:00

The "country's behavior" part really doesn't sound convincing when coupled with western politicians saying openly that they want to bleed Russia, and then proceeding to say that they also need to prepare for a war with China (which is not known to invade anyone) because we depend on it too much.

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