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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Russians are Europeans in many ways, except for its lack of respect for the individual and totalitarian history. The ultimate power is the power of the state and a dictator, which is true today. Just like in Europe, there no 1st or 2nd amendment and a lot of corruption. Many elderly people dumpster dive to get by because the government pension is tiny. Only in Moscow and St Petersburg people have a decent standard of living.[/quote]

Respect for the individual vs. the state is a continuum.  Your preferred point on the continuum will depend on so many factors. [/quote]
Civilization is made up of many factors - electricity, running water, the Internet, books, opera houses, theatres, universities, hospitals, trade, technology, science, medicine, the rule of law, human rights, etiquette, clothes, and food.

In that sense, Russia is a lesser civilization. It has culture - ballet, classical music, opera houses, theatres, books, universities (underfunded). People have electricity, running water, the Internet at home. Abundant food and clothes are still not attainable for many. When it comes to trade, technology, science, medicine, the rule of law, human rights Russia is far behind the Western nations.[/quote]

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