Russian writer Boris Akunin, on 'discrimination' against Russian:
"Over the last several days, the words 'Russia' and 'Russian' have become swear words. They've become toxic. It's an emotional reaction. It's not going be fair. Because what's happening is an atrocity."
"Over the last several days, the words 'Russia' and 'Russian' have become swear words. They've become toxic. It's an emotional reaction. It's not going be fair. Because what's happening is an atrocity."
More wisdom in those words, spoken in 10 seconds, than in three hours of podcast bullshittery. Yes, there are overreactions. Yes, it's not fair. But let's remember why it's happening. Because human beings have an aversion to needless war and senseless brutality.
Let's keep some perspective. Overreacting is bad. But the thing people are reacting to is so much worse!
(Also, what a lot of the asshole commentators are evincing is more of an aesthetic disdain for sincerity than any kind of principled stand in defense of Russians.)
(Also, what a lot of the asshole commentators are evincing is more of an aesthetic disdain for sincerity than any kind of principled stand in defense of Russians.)
From this great interview which, again, I very highly recommend. With good English subtitles. Watch it and I promise you'll learn something about Russia.
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