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The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg cover image

Nichols on the Dime

The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

CHAPTER

Russian Military History and Putin's Nostalgia

This chapter delves into the influence of ideology on the Russian military throughout history, questioning its role in Soviet behavior. It also examines Putin's yearning to recreate the powerful Soviet Union, driven more by nostalgia and a sense of mission rather than Marxist-Leninist ideology. Additionally, the chapter explores the impact of the Soviet system on civil society, highlighting how its suppression contributed to authoritarianism in Russia.

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