Category Archives: Russian History

Ukraine War Day #449: Shoppers Inconvenienced By War

Posted on May 18, 2023 by yalensis

Dear Readers: While waiting for news of the BUC (Big Ukrainian Counteroffensive), we have this less-important story. About the inconveniences suffered by ordinary Finns. This is Russia’s way of paying them back for joining NATO. The reporter is Petr Nikolaev. … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Friendship of Peoples, Military and War, Russian History | Tagged | 35 Comments

Ukraine War Day #433: We Will Not Give Up What Belongs To Us!

Posted on May 2, 2023 by yalensis

“Art belongs to the people. It must leave its deepest roots in the very thick of the working masses. It should be understood by those masses and loved by them. It must unite the feelings, thoughts, and the will of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Criticism, Military and War, Russian History | Tagged , , | 25 Comments

Ukraine War Day #425: Doubting Thomas Day – Part I

Posted on April 24, 2023 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Now for something a little different. Just this once, just for the next couple of days, we put the war aside and delve into Russian traditional culture. We celebrate the start of Spring, the inception of new life, … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion, Russian History | 27 Comments

Ukraine War Day #419: Finnish Revanchism – Part II

Posted on April 18, 2023 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Today continuing (and concluding) my review of this piece by reporter Stanislav Leshchenko. Where we left off: we see that the ungrateful Finnish people are euphoric about joining NATO, and eagerly looking forward to going to war against … Continue reading →

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Ukraine War Day #417: For The Sacred Cause Of Our Reenaction, Part II

Posted on April 16, 2023 by yalensis

“The Oriental doesn’t put the same high price on life as a Westerner.” American General William Westmoreland Dear Readers: Today continuing (and concluding) my review of this piece by reporter Nikolai Storozhenko. Where we left off: we were getting to … Continue reading →

Posted in Military and War, Russian History | Tagged | 34 Comments

Ukraine War Day #416: For The Sacred Cause Of Our Reenaction, Part I

Posted on April 15, 2023 by yalensis

Dear Readers: The term revanchism refers to a psychological state experienced by people who lost the last war, but cannot accept or internalize that loss and are determined to get even, at some point in the future. They literally hunger … Continue reading →

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Ukraine War Day #415: Americans Target Gruzian Judges – Part II

Posted on April 14, 2023 by yalensis

I’m about to give you all of my money And all I’m askin’ in return, honey Is to give me my propers when you get home… (Aretha Franklin, R-E-S-P-E-C-T) Dear Readers: Continuing (and concluding) my review of this piece by … Continue reading →

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Ukraine War Day #414: Americans Target Gruzian Judges – Part I

Posted on April 13, 2023 by yalensis

“А судьи кто?” (“Who are these judges?” – Griboedov, Woe From Wit) Dear Readers: Today I have this piece by reporters Yury Zainashev and Dmitry Alexandrov, reporting out of Tbilisi, Gruzia. Where the American government continues its efforts to get … Continue reading →

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Ukraine War Day #410: Russian “Mova” Out-Mova Mova – Part I

Posted on April 9, 2023 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Today I have this piece for your delectation. The reporters are Darya Volkova and Evgeny Pozdnyakov. The topic is Russian language policy in the new territories. To the distaste of some Russian super-patriots (who would like to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship of Peoples, Linguistics, Military and War, Russian History | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

Ukraine War Day #406: Finland + NATO = Doomsday

Posted on April 5, 2023 by yalensis

Dear Readers: Yesterday, April 4, Finland joined NATO. I have this piece by reporter Mikhail Khodarenok to explain Russia’s likely response to this historic event. In NATO Headquarters, General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg is popping the champagne corks and raising the … Continue reading →

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