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Russians With Attitude
RWA x Big Serge: SMO, American Orthodoxy, Military History ASMR
Feb 18, 2024
Guest Big Serge, an Orthodox Christian American with a historical interest, discusses champagne habits of historical figure Vite, American conversions to Orthodoxy, Twitter presence, biases in international positions, borders post-WWI, Ukraine's historical context, and Putin's military strategy.
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- Serge admires Sergei Vite's practical mindset and dedication to engineering projects.
- Serge emphasizes the importance of understanding historical and political contexts in assessing conflicts like in Ukraine.
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Serge's Affinity for Sergei Vite as his Avatar
Serge, an Orthodox Christian American, chose Sergei Vite, a late Russian imperial statesman, as his avatar due to their shared practical and technocratic mindset. Vite's engineering background resonates with Serge, who also appreciates dedication to practical work like the Trans-Siberian railway. Despite Vite's intelligence, he was not well-liked, possibly due to his competence and dedication, leading Serge to admire his commitment to his projects.
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