If the Russians don't finally take offense at this Stalinistic terror against their fellow citizens, then they deserve all the repression Putin's system can serve up.
Your commentary on Russian mentality and everyday life is critical to anyone interested in that global area and conflict. After reading you for years I find your unique experience, loves and hates really illuminate the region for us western dodos. I have experienced Eastern Europeans for the last 30 yrs through the Orthodox Church in America. Lots of old White Russians, Romanians and Polish peoples of incredible depth of character and intelligence. Keep it up!
Your commentary on Russian mentality and everyday life is critical to anyone interested in that global area and conflict. After reading you for years I find your unique experience, loves and hates really illuminate the region for us western dodos. I have experienced Eastern Europeans for the last 30 yrs through the Orthodox Church in America. Lots of old White Russians, Romanians and Polish peoples of incredible depth of character and intelligence. Keep it up!