Having prevailed over Mongol hordes and vanquished Napoleon and Hitler, many Russians believe no other nation has sacrificed so much for the world. In Russia: The Story of War Gregory Carleton explores how this belief has produced a myth of exceptionalism that pervades Russian culture and politics and has helped forge a national identity rooted in war.
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Axel
07/06/2024
I gained valued insights. Vladimir Putin 's actions make a lot more sense now. Even though that's not exactly comforting. This analysis of Russian mentality is very profound and substantial.