Conservatism a la rus

Many have already seen the new investigation, according to which Putin discovered another daughter, whose mother owns a billion-dollar property. That is, according to modest estimates, the list of Russian princes and princesses now includes two "official" daughters, one "unofficial" and one "unofficial" son (with Kabaeva). But the matter is muddy, so it is possible that over time there will be another dozen or two.

Here's what's interesting about this. The Russian regime is tearing its ass on the fascist flag, trying to present itself as the last stronghold of conservative values. He pursues a policy that is a cosplay of the most rabid Protestant conservatives in the United States - all these regular encroachments "against LGBT and juvenile justice." Sponsors and feeds "conservative" (actually just xenophobic or fascist) movements around the world - from Marine Le Pen to some "Golden Dawn".

And here you are: the permanent leader of the last (allegedly) stronghold of conservatism divorced his wife, exiled her to the devil knows where, spawned bastards and bastards (Google translate could not find a feminitive) with mistresses and even does not recognize "official" daughters in public. At the same time, using the example of the United States - a country where conservative values are taken seriously - we know how the only adultery can end for the president.

Interestingly, in neighboring Belarus, the same persimmon is some kind of cavalcade of interchangeable court ladies, a bunch of children and a bastard heir. Truly, absolute power corrupts absolutely in every sense of the word. And all this gives a striking contrast with the same Navalny or the Belarusian opposition - where people just have normal families.

Mihail Pojarsky 2020-11-27