Almost everyone is aware of horse-breeding. Breeding may equally apply to any other living creature and not only to horses. As horses are concerned, it is well asumed that by matching different breeds of horses, by applying special methods and techniques you may potentially produce a new breed of horses that could match your priorities not only regarding physical qualities (hight, weight, speed, physical refinement and etc.) but regarding a caracter of a horse as well (desire to win, stamina, good nature, smartness or obedience and etc.). But the majority of people somehow asume that human beings are such unique, much superior and spiritially elevated creatures, the “beloved“ creatures chosen by God and that breeding is something that can be applied only to animals and not to humans . THAT IS A MISTAKE. Unfortunately, breeding may apply to humans as well as to animals. Yes, we are different from animals (we are in fact much worse than animals in many respects) but not in terms of breeding. And Russia unfortuntely is a prime example of that sinister fact. Although many people, and especially in Russia itself, will not only deny that sad fact but vehemently oppose it validity. In my view though since I was always keen to study history and psychology, to think inpedendently and to analyse everything critically, to seek for a truth it is obvious that we have a new breed of humans in Russia that could be referred to as “Homo Soveticus”. Before I will focus on major qualities of that breed it should be specifically mentioned that NOT ALL the Russians that leave either in Russia or abroad are part od that specific breed. Many Russian nationals, as well as many other nationals, are very good-natured, very decent, quite intelligent, smart, well-educated and highly-experienced people who are quite capable and wishing to express kindness, tolerance and compassion. Such people may rightfully represent best qualities that could be met within humanity. Such people are not uniquelly Russian: any nation may inevitably produce that best type of people from time to time and surely some Russian nationals are a part of that best human breed. We may refer to them as “Arabian“ or “Thoroughbred“ or “American Saddlebred“ based upon your preference (although I personally do prefer “Trakehner“ ). But such people are unfortunately a minority among the Russians and they are not a part of the breed I venture to describe here. To my deep regret the overwhelming majority of the Russians are quite different. Someone may say that this has happened on purpose as a result of a well-conceived plan desined by Russian authorities. In opposition to that sad view, someone may say that this has happened due to a number of tragic historic events, someone may even refer to an anciant times and to several invasions of other nations. Although I personally do not tend to use invasions of other nations as an explanation of “peculiar” qualities of the Russians I am confidend that what we have now is the result of both patterns: a combination of tragic historic events as well as predetermined policies of power (you may use other names for that: “a state”, “a ruling nobility”, etc.). And surely, the process started much, much earlier that in 1917 when Bolsheviks seized power in Russian empire. The process of human breeding was underway irrespective of nature of the state ruling in Russia. What are major qualities of the above-mentioned human breed ? Desire to obey (not just an unwilling and reluctant acceptance of an existing power, but desire to obey to someone who has that power), desire to applaud and to approve everything that the power does, desire to hate, intimidate and humiliate not only those who are not that obedient but everyone around with the exception of those who are powerful. Surely, the ability and desire to assist someone, to smile, to cheer up, to greet are not qualities that are characteristic of that breed. This breed has a tendency to hate, humiliate and ridicule opposition even more than a “boss” they have accepted to obey. For generations best people in Russia have been either tortured and killed, humiliated and forced to succumb to pressure or forced to leave the country. Again, that policy has started muh earlier than with Bolsheviks. That started even earlier than with Ivan IV Terrible. If you were not prepared to accept anything you have been told, if you were not prepared to do whatever you have been ordered to, if you had a nerve to have your own independent opinion and was not only “foolish” enough to produce evidence of such an opinion but you had stamina to defend it you might have been certain that you had no chance to make any career or reach any success ever. Most probably you would have met with oppression, ridicule, isolation if not torture and death. Thus, best qualities of humans have not been promoted in Russia FOR GENERATIONS. When I think of this breed of humans I always recollect movie “I Am Legend” with those crowds of humans that were affected by virus and their leader that was so persistent in his attempts to kill humans that were healthy and were of sound mind. Those scenes remind me of Putin, his regime and the majority of the Russians that are apparently ready to applaud to everything that Putin and his regime may venture to choose. This is surely very sad and sinister sketch but quite truthful description of the reality that we all have a sad “privilege” to witness. Do you think that this breed may ever change ? I think it is more appropriate to wonder if that breed may wish to change at all? I may be wrong, but the breed is apparently not capable to change even slighly. Moreover, that breed does not produce any sigh that it may even wish to try to produce any effort for a change. Is that acceptable to use force in order to change the breed ? I do not think that is an appropriate and smart attitude. I doubt the breed may be changed by others. I think it might be more wise to minimize any negative influence that the breed may possibly produce and to avoid any contacts with the breed. Any potential contacts with the breed (I do not refer here to all the Russians in general but to “the breed” only) that may seem initially as positive (or profitable) may finally produce quite negative overall results. You can not change them, you can not olacate them, you should not touch them but you may avoid any contacts with them – to avoid as much as possible (no imports from Russia, no export to Russia, blocking of all bank accounts of Russian state, any transactions with Russia being frozen and denied and etc.). Some of the Russians and surely top Russian officials will even say that such a policy might have assisted Russia to improve its economy and made it more competitive ! They may even start to produce much better cars at last . A real “patriot” in my view is a person who is decent, honest and is able to think critically and independently and can see a truth irrespective of how many people may be pleased or flattered by a denial of such “truth”. In case there is a Caliban standing in front of you you may state publicly that the creature is a stunning Beauty in order to please Caliban. Alternatively you may choose to admit that the creature is an ugly Caliban irrespective of the risk that Caliban may beat you while you utter your statement (most probably Caliban would beat you anyway sooner or later). I personally choose the second option. Unfortunately, the majority of other people can see a charming Beauty only and are not able to recognize the fact that the creature is Caliban although in my view that sad fact is quite obvious. They recognize only what they wish to see but that is not just an illusion. I am confident that is a dire mistake. (A mention should be made that I am Russian national with a jewish origin. I do not wish to offend or insult anyone here. I only wish to describe reality, or at least what I tend to recognize as the reality. I do not refer here to all the Russians. I do not call any Russian as a Caliban, besides some female Calibans may be quite beautiful indeed . Moreover, Calibans may be found among other nationals as well and may reside in any other country. I refer here only to a majority of people that have born and reside in Russia. There are many exceptions of those who are not part of the breed that has been described here and may bring honour to any country they wish to reside. Most probably the Russians who reside somewhere in this world have chosen voluntarily to leave Russia or were forced (directly or indirectly) by others to do that. Anyway, be that as it may but most probably those Russian nationals do not represent the breed and are not part of it. Quite probably they are good-natured and very talented people but I think they may be happy only till they reside miles and miles away from Russia. At least everything I have read, heard or experienced myself allows me to infer (with great sadness) precisely that.)
I think you can't be both patriotic and a very intelligent human being... those two traits are incompatible with each other. And yes russians tend to be patriotic.
Russian life expectancy is Third World - lower than Bangladesh and considerably lower than a number of nations in Asia & the Middle East. Sounds like the 'breed' needs to start importing some new blood before it falls off a demographic cliff.
Well, at least you try to write something intelligent and based on analysis - a rare treat on this forum. Sadly, it looks more like a swan song of a disappointed old ruin. Pity that your young years fell on 90th and spoiled so much your ability to judge people. Well, worry not and make way granpa - my generation wil prevail where you have failed. Keep sitting on the edge of your divide, my dear "humble slave of God, born to fly instead of crawl".
