I’m Russian, and even though i’m flattered that you’d like to explore the history of my country, nowadays i would advise doing that from outside. Until that imperialist dictator gnome is dead
Russian Project is effectively equivalent to manifest destiny, and the government has existed in service to white supremacy for a while. they call it “russian chauvanism” in the places it influences, but the Russian federation acts as a colonial imperial state
Well, I think Russia is another one of those places where my ethnicity or language could make me a target. Truthfully, I think I’d be more worried about the govt/police than the average citizens.
There are totally safe parts of Mexico. I’ll stay out all the same.
Heh, I did skip right past NK, I guess I didn’t figure it needed to be said.
There’s a Spike Lee film called “The 25th Hour”, great movie. It takes place in NYC and has this one line delivered by someone playing a Russian Mob boss, a real intimidating character:
I have been in three different prisons, Montgomery. Three different countries. And you know what I learned?
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Why Russia, though?
There are lots of nice places in Mexico. Prison in Norway is downright rehabilitative. You missed North Korea.
Is homosexuality not still literally outlawed in Russia?
It’s a terrible and gross law but there’s also a rich history I want to explore.
I’m Russian, and even though i’m flattered that you’d like to explore the history of my country, nowadays i would advise doing that from outside. Until that imperialist dictator gnome is dead
see also: don’t come visit my country right now. we’re cleaning some shit up and aren’t a safe place to visit.
someday when all the fascists are dead maybe i’ll come visit you
So if know why, then why ask why in the first place?
Ok, well if you’re not a straight person, not being imprisoned in a Russian jail seems like a good reason to avoid it.
Well, I’m not a straight person. I guess I would just stick to museums and daytime activities anyway.
Russian Project is effectively equivalent to manifest destiny, and the government has existed in service to white supremacy for a while. they call it “russian chauvanism” in the places it influences, but the Russian federation acts as a colonial imperial state
Well, I think Russia is another one of those places where my ethnicity or language could make me a target. Truthfully, I think I’d be more worried about the govt/police than the average citizens.
There are totally safe parts of Mexico. I’ll stay out all the same.
Heh, I did skip right past NK, I guess I didn’t figure it needed to be said.
There’s a Spike Lee film called “The 25th Hour”, great movie. It takes place in NYC and has this one line delivered by someone playing a Russian Mob boss, a real intimidating character:
But I’m sure Norway is nice 😉