by James Hickman
Schiff Sovereign
[Editor’s Note: Today’s article was written by a colleague who recently traveled to Russia. These are his observations about the current situation on the ground.]
Today in Russia, there is unmistakable tension in the air.
You definitely don’t want to speak out against the war or the current regime— it’s almost guaranteed way to lose your job or end up in a prison.
That’s why everyone is so careful about what they say, and to whom they say it. Unless you know someone really, really well, you have to avoid any potentially controversial topics.
The TV blasts propaganda on a daily basis, effectively brainwashing millions of people. It’s surprising how many Russians seems to believe the news… or at least pretend to believe it.