While what you said is crass, it’s not incorrect. Russia has a very homogeneous population, and the culture among the older generations is to not question the government. Combined with a corrupt, burned-out police force that tortures activists, the average citizen is incentivized to keep quiet to avoid being the nail sticking out that needs to be hammered.
While what you said is crass, it’s not incorrect. Russia has a very homogeneous population, and the culture among the older generations is to not question the government. Combined with a corrupt, burned-out police force that tortures activists, the average citizen is incentivized to keep quiet to avoid being the nail sticking out that needs to be hammered.