Realized the other day that I've been subjected to years and years of propaganda about Russia and Putin. Even correcting for it a bit in my head, it still doesn't seem like an amazing place to live. But is it better or worse for the average Joe?
My impression is that its 2nd world. Lots of modern technology, but shitty and like 20 years behind. Not progressive in terms of LGBT or women's rights. Definitely not a democracy and basically run by plutocrats.
Anyone have personal experience there?
Yeah I was that Russian. Votes aren't counted/lied about etc. is a common saying. My problem with this claim is that it is a liberal talking point usually brought up by the neoliberal opposition. (Source: Was a liberal who watched Alexei Navalny's videos when I was younger lemao)
In reality, any Russian citizen can oversee the counting of the votes in person and voting centers are recorded and streamed online. Does it work? who knows. Liberal elections be like that