In the numerous statements of the “good Russians” in the media, the author hears an alarming note. They look too easily ahead into the hypothetical post-war period. And they discuss easily the model of the country’s post-war structure, where the modified “russian peace” is still given the predominant place. “…and then the Ukrainians will understand and forgive the Russian people; the renewed Russian people will again be able to be friends with Ukrainians, in fact, we are brother nations; Moscow will offer all indigenous peoples the opportunity to join the new free federation.” In short, the touching confidence of Galustyanov`s Bearded man sounds in these words, “To understand and forgive! After all, not all Russians supported the war!” And then they will graciously provide an opportunity for people from the national minority to once again put the boot of the enlightened Moscow master on their head. And when they present a tough argument to these “good people” – we will be able to perceive you without fear and hatred only after, using Putin’s words, the “disbanding” of Russia, its demilitarization, denuclearization, payment of reparations, trials of war criminals… Here the Russian liberals begin to frighten the whole world with inevitable chaos in the vastness of the country, loss of control over the situation with infernal consequences for the whole world in the case of choosing such a path.
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