TRIGGERnometry Conversations with My Father - USSR, Communism and Modern Russia
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Feb 22, 2025 Dive into personal narratives that reveal life in the Soviet Union and its impact on modern Russia. Explore the complexities of navigating media bias and the moral dilemmas of communism. Discover the contrasts between privilege and hardship, as well as the challenges of consumerism within a socialist framework. Hear about struggles for academic success and the ethical dilemmas of party membership. Personal stories highlight transitions from repression to freedom, while discussions on science and the vaccine debate provide a contemporary lens on historical experiences.
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Soviet Childhood Poverty
- Konstantin Kisin's father describes growing up in a poor family in the Soviet Union.
- They lived modestly, mending clothes and footwear due to limited resources and options.
Youth Indoctrination
- The Soviet Union used a system of youth organizations (Little Octobrists, Young Pioneers, Komsomol) to indoctrinate children into communist ideology.
- Membership was presented as a privilege, creating social pressure to conform.
Communism as Religion
- Konstantin Kisin's father views communism as a mystical religion.
- He believes that it assumes people are inherently good (angels), which is unrealistic.