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Abstraction · 61-69, M
Multiple generations of keeping your opinions within the home make it difficult to tell. My friends and colleagues from former Soviet bloc told me many stories of the risks of speaking out. Eg, A Romanian colleague said her neighbour saw a rabbit running up the hill and said, Oh, he must be off to the party meeting. A few people were there. He disappeared. Lots of stories like that. I think Russia is not as bad as it used to be, I really don't know, but it still isn't good.

SW-User
@Abstraction there are some fabulous YouTube channels of young Russians asking the opinions of people in the street.. it's certainly eye opening
Abstraction · 61-69, M
@SW-User I've seen those. You see how cautious some are. Others speak openly.

SW-User
@Abstraction yes it's strange and scary, I'm in awe of these guys interviewing they are the next generation ✨