Russian political psyche: history and modernity

[Ray]

Do you still like Жигули beer or prefer Carlsberg? What about those Sovet ice creams that were dreams of childhood? What about Magnum ice cream? Did you like riding Десна-2 bicycle, or Scott would be better?

I am not a Russian but I come from a country that has seen and lived socialism in its worst form.

Do I like Carlsberg or western goods?

Sure. There is quality control.

Do I like my country over Carlsberg.

You bet I do.

Can I still be what I am with this dichotomy?

Yes I can.

Do i reject my country for the Western way?

Never.

Therefore, your argument is false.

Further, may I ask why do you forsake your country's products for Chinese products?

What about the crave for Russian vodkas and Beluga and Iranian caviar and Cuban cigars?

In short, what is good and if one can pay, then one enjoys it beyond petty nationalist considerations.

Any answer?

Jingoism has limits.

This is what Patrick O'Brian said:

“But you know as well as I, patriotism is a word; and one that generally comes to mean either my country, right or wrong, which is infamous, or my country is always right, which is imbecile.”