occasional reflections on culture & politics
https://youtu.be/66QuRaYYeTo Welcome everybody. Today I would really like to welcome Konstantin Samoilov. It is indeed a great honor to host you here and I hope we can have a fascinating conversation. Konstantin is most known for his YouTube channel, Inside Russia, in which he reports about what Russia has turned into in recent years. Konstantin… Continue reading #314: Preserve Your Democracy. A Conversation with Konstantin Samoilov
Gorbachev’s reforms exposed the failures of Soviet socialism and enabled democratic movements across Eastern Europe. His legacy contrasts sharply with Putin’s authoritarianism. Though imperfect, Gorbachev’s openness and vision helped liberate millions and remains a symbol of humane leadership.
Contrary to Putin’s claims, the collapse of the Soviet Union ended a brutal, imperial regime. The USSR was built on repression, genocide, and ideological tyranny. Its fall liberated millions and opened paths to democracy. Nostalgia for it insults the victims of its violence.
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