Tango01 | 17 Jan 2022 9:24 p.m. PST |
…History? Interesting question…
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Armand
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Frederick | 18 Jan 2022 7:56 a.m. PST |
Speaking as someone with a Ukrainian mother, no |
Kevin C | 18 Jan 2022 7:57 a.m. PST |
Most would agree that the most destructive forces that have ever come out of Russia came during the era of communist rule. That said, we must remember that communist ideology came to Russia from the West. So one might just as well ask, what types of influences has the West had on Russia. As for Russia's influence on Europe (or the West), the contribution of 19th century Russian literature certainly ranks as a positive contribution, not only to the West, but to world in general. |
Shagnasty | 18 Jan 2022 10:33 a.m. PST |
Don't forget Classical music. |
Grattan54 | 18 Jan 2022 11:11 a.m. PST |
Probably as positive as any other major country in Europe. |
Tango01 | 18 Jan 2022 3:12 p.m. PST |
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Oberlindes Sol LIC | 18 Jan 2022 7:58 p.m. PST |
Their contribution to defeating the Nazis was positive. |
Tgerritsen | 18 Jan 2022 11:53 p.m. PST |
They ultimately overthrew the yoke of the Mongols (and absorbed the brunt of them so the rest of Europe didn't have to prior to that). |
torokchar | 19 Jan 2022 7:44 p.m. PST |
ABSOLUTELY yes, without Russia we would all be speaking German ore dead. |
Tango01 | 20 Jan 2022 3:38 p.m. PST |
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The GM | 23 Jan 2022 5:48 p.m. PST |
I know I'm a bit late here, but thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. They have definitely offered a compelling alternative in the arts and culture arena. But I struggle with "How much do you have to pay back for the rolling rape and pillage of eastern Europe?" you can make excuses, but in the end, what they did was no better than the Rape of Nanjing/Nanking, spread over thousands of miles and many more people. I'm sure they felt justified. That doesn't help the innocent victims. My lovely daughters came from Russia, and the USA is better off for having them… So IMO Russia has had a more positive influence on the US than on Europe :-D. |
Tango01 | 24 Jan 2022 3:24 p.m. PST |
Good last point… (smile) Armand
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Wolfhag | 03 Mar 2022 1:54 p.m. PST |
Female ice skaters and gymnasts? Wolfhag |
Tango01 | 25 Mar 2022 9:56 p.m. PST |
What do you think now…? Armand
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