Russia made a decisive contribution to the victory over Nazism. That's clear to every honest observer. So, therefore, in a certain manner, it is indeed part of the country's national psyche.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In the First World War, there was the sudden passion of nationalism, and the killing took place because of these emotions. But the Soviet case is different, because you had systematic murder, like the Holocaust.
The great drama of Russian history has been between its state and society. Put simply, Russia has always had too much state and not enough society.
At last, Russia has returned to the world arena as a strong state - a country that others heed and that can stand up for itself.
The whole world recognizes Russia's cultural achievements. It is impossible to imagine the world culture without Russian culture, without our music and literature.
Russians clearly perceive America's global influence as being in irreversible decline and American society shattered by major political, economic and ideological crises.
From the country with limited hope to grow your own business and express your own personality, Russia has become the land of significant opportunity.
In the Russian experience, although the Russian state is oppressive, it is their state, it is part of their fabric, and so the relation between Russian citizens and their state is complicated.
Germany, because of the fact and the perception of a special relationship with Russia, is the only one who can influence Russian debate. Russians also believe that Germans understand them best because they've been through a big war and know what humiliation means.
Russia is classic fascism.
Much that we read of Russia is imagination and desire only.
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