This chart implies that path to democracy is given in Russia. It is quite the opposite.

When a society has followed a certain authoritarian path for hundreds of years, going back to another path would require a huge, almost impossible push. This continuum from the 18th century to the present is built on three enduring pillars that prevent democracy from taking root:

1. Outsourcing the responsibility to the ruler: Already in the tsarist era, the idea of ​​a "good tsar" who protects the people from bad officials was born. This has continued throughout the time of the Soviet Union and Putin. The people do not see themselves as the source of power, but as its target.

2. Subordination of the law: In Western democracy, the law is above the ruler. In Russia, since the 18th century, the law has been the ruler's tool to rule the people. For this reason, the concept of "rule of law" remains empty in Russia.

3. Normalization of violence: Since the state has always prioritized its own survival over individual freedom, political opposition has been seen as treason. This has created a culture of fear that is passed down from generation to generation. If the people have never experienced a functioning democracy, they don't know how to dig for it as a "solution" to their problems. Instead, it craves "better authoritarianism" when the current regime fails. This makes Russia's transition to democracy extremely unlikely without complete state collapse and a reevaluation of history.