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?
Thanks for type this out. Very interesting. Yeah, modern but 20 years old doesn't make sense. Maybe more like 5 years back? My old boss would always buy a new phone and then bring back his family his used one, because it was still better than what they had (according to him, also this was Ukraine, so not the same thing, but tells you what I'm working with, knowledge wise).
Edit. So many typos. Fuck it
Awesome that you liked it!
Ahha I use a 2015 phone as well... and I live in Australia. Now seriously, consumerism is on the rise in Russia. Every year, thousands line up in lines for the release of a new Iphone. Can everyone get one? sure. But its expensive. Any product is available for money in Russia. The problem is that money is concentrated in the rich cities (just how capitalism works) I cant speak for Ukraine, but I am aware they are far behind in certain areas. Unlike Russia, IMO ukraine is nearly fully de-industrialised. Their main export is Labor and Sunflower seeds. My family left the Donbass after the war began and settled in Moscow. They say that sadly Ukraine is extremely poor. Thinking about it makes me want to cry, tbh.