What are the major modern political struggles? Do they all get portrayed in the light of comparisson to the USSR or are things directed more towards comparing to other modern nations?
Is there a class conciousness in Russia today or is identity outside of leftist circles more focused on nationality, ethnicity, or other factors?
What are the perceptions of leftism right now(/when you were there last), both anarchist movements and communist ones? Do they benefit from the history of the USSR or are they hindered by the history/propaganda?
What's your favourite part about Russia and your least favourite? What is your favourite place in the country, is it in a city or town or is it in the countryside? Is it a different place than the place you would reccomend every tourist should go to see?
What are the perceptions of other countries in political circles vs local opinions (Syria, Iran, China, any others non-nato ones you hear about a lot)?
Thank you for the insight, this is really informative! Some of this is stuff I've heard from other people online but I'm glad to get answers from a leftist perspective. I have heard a ton about how Russia has a huge sense of community and hospitality, it definitely is different from a lot of north america; seems here you're held at arms length with pleasantries by everyone who doesn't want something from you. Shame about how much the media and oligarchs can shape people's perceptions of history, but I see the same thing happening here in canada so its not super surprising that the same tactics work. Sad to hear that the left is struggling so much there but we're stuggling everywhere in hellworld and some of us are dealt with repression and others with concessions, hopefully the movements can grow in the future. I've been looking at some pictures of Karelia since seeing this post and wow it is incredible, I'm glad to have learned about it!
More nationally - disdain to central rule of Moscow, locally, usually ecological or corruption related stuff. Absolutely disconnected from any global struggles.
0, it’s curious, from my perception, political energy is focused on the local stuff, because local bureaucracy and companies are usually so blatantly exploitative. In some republics it’s inherently intertwined with nationality though.
Both completely neutered, with occasional based older folks here and there, seen as useless. Significantly hindered, younger generations only saw the rot of the 80s and can’t connect the 90s with 70s.
People - grudging respect for china, indifference to Syria or iran, USA is adored in somewhat ignorant neolib circles (and fash, but that’s obvious), more advanced ones prefer Europe. Politically - USA is empire and big bad (neolibs POV - we should open to them and copy), Europe losing its soul to immigrants (here is an interesting needle to thread without emboldening racist movement too much), Syria is a latest victim of usa, Iran - has done nothing wrong (here it’s actually the most fascinating, because while Iran is an ally, their oil trade hurt sale prices and profits, more likely to be a thorn in America’s side).
Jesus how could I forget: the orthodox church has forged an unholy alliance with government, I’m starting to see fucking shit about abortions, traditional marriage (well, thats now in constitution), obeying the husband, respecting rulers coming from churches in the last 10 years.
What are the major modern political struggles? Do they all get portrayed in the light of comparisson to the USSR or are things directed more towards comparing to other modern nations?
Is there a class conciousness in Russia today or is identity outside of leftist circles more focused on nationality, ethnicity, or other factors?
What are the perceptions of leftism right now(/when you were there last), both anarchist movements and communist ones? Do they benefit from the history of the USSR or are they hindered by the history/propaganda?
What's your favourite part about Russia and your least favourite? What is your favourite place in the country, is it in a city or town or is it in the countryside? Is it a different place than the place you would reccomend every tourist should go to see?
What are the perceptions of other countries in political circles vs local opinions (Syria, Iran, China, any others non-nato ones you hear about a lot)?
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Thank you for the insight, this is really informative! Some of this is stuff I've heard from other people online but I'm glad to get answers from a leftist perspective. I have heard a ton about how Russia has a huge sense of community and hospitality, it definitely is different from a lot of north america; seems here you're held at arms length with pleasantries by everyone who doesn't want something from you. Shame about how much the media and oligarchs can shape people's perceptions of history, but I see the same thing happening here in canada so its not super surprising that the same tactics work. Sad to hear that the left is struggling so much there but we're stuggling everywhere in hellworld and some of us are dealt with repression and others with concessions, hopefully the movements can grow in the future. I've been looking at some pictures of Karelia since seeing this post and wow it is incredible, I'm glad to have learned about it!
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More nationally - disdain to central rule of Moscow, locally, usually ecological or corruption related stuff. Absolutely disconnected from any global struggles.
0, it’s curious, from my perception, political energy is focused on the local stuff, because local bureaucracy and companies are usually so blatantly exploitative. In some republics it’s inherently intertwined with nationality though.
Both completely neutered, with occasional based older folks here and there, seen as useless. Significantly hindered, younger generations only saw the rot of the 80s and can’t connect the 90s with 70s.
People - grudging respect for china, indifference to Syria or iran, USA is adored in somewhat ignorant neolib circles (and fash, but that’s obvious), more advanced ones prefer Europe. Politically - USA is empire and big bad (neolibs POV - we should open to them and copy), Europe losing its soul to immigrants (here is an interesting needle to thread without emboldening racist movement too much), Syria is a latest victim of usa, Iran - has done nothing wrong (here it’s actually the most fascinating, because while Iran is an ally, their oil trade hurt sale prices and profits, more likely to be a thorn in America’s side).
Jesus how could I forget: the orthodox church has forged an unholy alliance with government, I’m starting to see fucking shit about abortions, traditional marriage (well, thats now in constitution), obeying the husband, respecting rulers coming from churches in the last 10 years.