I seem to remember a Russian Tzar who ordered a son to kill his father for treason. He then executed the son for patricide by having him dunked in boiling water until his skin came off.
Russia may have acquired some new toys but they have not changed.
3 posted on 08/05/2014 8:52:00 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear
(Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)