The Russian Soul

Overview

Russia is a highly developed, wired, and educated nation, but endures third-world levels of corruption and a repressive, autocratic government. Many Russians explain this paradox by citing the Russian soul, a unique national mindset, born out of their turbulent history that wants dictatorship. Is that possible, or are free speech and democracy universal values?

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Oleg Kashin

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Alexei Navalny

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Kseniya Sobchak

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Sergei Udaltsov

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