Following the demise of the Gorbachev govt the Soviet Union, qua Russia, had a chance for the first time ever to join a brotherhood of Western nations. It blew that chance. However, given the history of totalitarianism in Tataristan I suppose it was wishful thinking.
“Following the demise of the Gorbachev govt the Soviet Union, qua Russia, had a chance for the first time ever to join a brotherhood of Western nations. It blew that chance.”
Yep. More than just a bit sad.
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