• pivot_root@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    While what you said is crass, it’s not incorrect. Russia has a very homogeneous population, and the culture among the older generations is to not question the government. Combined with a corrupt, burned-out police force that tortures activists, the average citizen is incentivized to keep quiet to avoid being the nail sticking out that needs to be hammered.