All power to you Thomas! I wish I could join you. ❤️ We must never forget the enormous debt we owe the Russians and it is also so important to acknowledge with what extraordinary calm, intelligence and restraint Putin and the Russian people have responded to the moronic, war-mongering West. All the best!
Thank you, Thomas, for standing on the right side of history. I was born in Moscow and my grandfather was one of the battle-modelers in the Red Army Headquarters during the war, he modeled Stalingrad and Kursk battles and participated in modeling the storm of Berlin. Later he wrote and co-wrote many books on the history of our Great Patriotic War. Today, the "West" (Britain and the US and the NATO cabal) is trying to rewrite the history, saying that the USSR wanted to defeat Hitler out of imperial ambitions, to annex and subjugate... whereas it was Britain that had these intentions, including annexing and dismembering USSR.
Today, Russia is not USSR anymore, sadly - the unity, solidarity and brotherhood are gone, replaced by Anglosphere-NATO propaganda of ethnic hate and fascism in the former republics, to drive Russia into more wars in hopes to divide it by small ethno-states which would drive Russian language and Russian culture out, like Ukrainian regime.
Putin as a leader is being constantly vilified, smeared and even accused of non-existent crimes against humanity.
Nobody knows what exactly he is guilty of, but the Western mainstream hates him, I guess simply because he is a strong leader and is not letting the country to be destroyed.
I am so glad you decided to go to Moscow at this time, just saying that everything in the center of Moscow is in English, everyone speaks English (unlike the West, where nearly no one speaks Russian) and all directions and brochures for the visitors are in English (also in French and Mandarin).
But please be careful, because people are expecting bombings, terrorist attacks, false flag attacks, all kinds of nasty hate acts from the NATO-British dogs.
This is such a wonderful and brave thing to do, Thomas! May 9th is the time when the entire Moscow turns green as all the trees bloom. The downtown streets are majestically all decorated.
Thomas, you write: "European powers have repeatedly gone to war against Russia — in the Crimean War, in World War I and most catastrophically in World War II. . ." You missed another date when Europeans went to war with Russia—in 1918 the Great Britain, France, the United States, and Japan joined the White Army to crash the young Revolution and join the Civil War. Quite possibly, the major reason for the Red Terror as the Bolshevics turned savage and paranoid.
THANK YOU, Thomas! Yes, we need to preserve our culture (as others should preserve theirs)! This paragraph really sums it up:
The myth of “the West” is a fiction — a euphemism for an informal US empire. In severing ties with Russia, Europe has severed ties with itself. As Ritz argues, only by reconnecting with Russia can Europe reclaim its cultural and political sovereignty. Only Russia, among “European” nations, has preserved a vision of European culture rooted in tradition, in contrast to the hollow postmodernism exported by the Atlantic world.
"This is why I’ve chosen to be in Moscow on May 9. It is a small but deliberate act of defiance against the attempt to sever ties between Europe and Russia. The timing is especially symbolic: May 9 commemorates Russia’s victory over Nazism — a history that European leaders are now attempting to rewrite or erase."
My deepest thanks to you and I wish I could make the trip as well to honor the sacrifice and the courage of the Russian people. May your trip help to break the walls of fear and deceit practiced by so many in the West. 🙏
If you get the chance whilst in Moscow, try to visit Bunker 42, the control centre for a potential nuclear war with Germany. Buried deep underground - and I mean deep in the bowels of Moscow - you’ll be startled by the rudimentary tech that Russia had at that time. They only take 10 visitors at a time, most being very patriotic Russians. The reception desks at most hotels will have pamphlets with the address and directions, all in Russian alphebet. But keep that pamphlet/brochure with you because you can stop locals in the street and ask them. You’ll find Muscovites very friendly and helpful. Best, David
David, one can also use Google maps in English while in Moscow. Another thing one can do is to ask the hotel clerk to Google Translate their directions for you.
"Can relations with Russia be mended? That question is not just geopolitical — it is existential."
I can't wrap my head around Europe's russiaphobia. Russia, it's beighbor which can offer so much more for Europe than for ever wars fuc*ing USA. Open your eyes Europe
Счастливого пути! [safe travels]. Hа здоровье means 'You are welcome' or 'Bon appetit.' Unless you wanted to say 'Bless you' to Thomas which is 'Будь здоров.' :))))
I agree with a lot, if not most of what Thomas writes, and the current level of Russophobia is truly staggering, but we should remember both aspects of Soviet history, the key role in defeating Nazi Germany and the atrocities committed by Stalin's regime. As someone from an Eastern European country, specifically Poland, I remember the hard times that all of the Soviet bloc countries went through under communist rule. That's probably why it's a good thing Russia is no longer the USSR...
I believe Russia is a mafia regime but I accept that Europe has been complicit in the eastwards expansion of NATO and the dirty tricks orchestrated by the USA (Victoria Nuland et al).
Now Trump is clear that it's up to the Europeans to look after Europe, our leaders need to stop virtue signalling about Ukraine and get real.
"May 9 commemorates Russia’s victory over Nazism — a history that European leaders are now attempting to rewrite or erase." While imposing a new fascism on their own populations.
All power to you Thomas! I wish I could join you. ❤️ We must never forget the enormous debt we owe the Russians and it is also so important to acknowledge with what extraordinary calm, intelligence and restraint Putin and the Russian people have responded to the moronic, war-mongering West. All the best!
Thank you, Thomas, for standing on the right side of history. I was born in Moscow and my grandfather was one of the battle-modelers in the Red Army Headquarters during the war, he modeled Stalingrad and Kursk battles and participated in modeling the storm of Berlin. Later he wrote and co-wrote many books on the history of our Great Patriotic War. Today, the "West" (Britain and the US and the NATO cabal) is trying to rewrite the history, saying that the USSR wanted to defeat Hitler out of imperial ambitions, to annex and subjugate... whereas it was Britain that had these intentions, including annexing and dismembering USSR.
Today, Russia is not USSR anymore, sadly - the unity, solidarity and brotherhood are gone, replaced by Anglosphere-NATO propaganda of ethnic hate and fascism in the former republics, to drive Russia into more wars in hopes to divide it by small ethno-states which would drive Russian language and Russian culture out, like Ukrainian regime.
Putin as a leader is being constantly vilified, smeared and even accused of non-existent crimes against humanity.
Nobody knows what exactly he is guilty of, but the Western mainstream hates him, I guess simply because he is a strong leader and is not letting the country to be destroyed.
I am so glad you decided to go to Moscow at this time, just saying that everything in the center of Moscow is in English, everyone speaks English (unlike the West, where nearly no one speaks Russian) and all directions and brochures for the visitors are in English (also in French and Mandarin).
But please be careful, because people are expecting bombings, terrorist attacks, false flag attacks, all kinds of nasty hate acts from the NATO-British dogs.
Safe travels, Thomas! Храни Господь!
Thank you for your interesting comment.
This is such a wonderful and brave thing to do, Thomas! May 9th is the time when the entire Moscow turns green as all the trees bloom. The downtown streets are majestically all decorated.
Thomas, you write: "European powers have repeatedly gone to war against Russia — in the Crimean War, in World War I and most catastrophically in World War II. . ." You missed another date when Europeans went to war with Russia—in 1918 the Great Britain, France, the United States, and Japan joined the White Army to crash the young Revolution and join the Civil War. Quite possibly, the major reason for the Red Terror as the Bolshevics turned savage and paranoid.
THANK YOU, Thomas! Yes, we need to preserve our culture (as others should preserve theirs)! This paragraph really sums it up:
The myth of “the West” is a fiction — a euphemism for an informal US empire. In severing ties with Russia, Europe has severed ties with itself. As Ritz argues, only by reconnecting with Russia can Europe reclaim its cultural and political sovereignty. Only Russia, among “European” nations, has preserved a vision of European culture rooted in tradition, in contrast to the hollow postmodernism exported by the Atlantic world.
"This is why I’ve chosen to be in Moscow on May 9. It is a small but deliberate act of defiance against the attempt to sever ties between Europe and Russia. The timing is especially symbolic: May 9 commemorates Russia’s victory over Nazism — a history that European leaders are now attempting to rewrite or erase."
My deepest thanks to you and I wish I could make the trip as well to honor the sacrifice and the courage of the Russian people. May your trip help to break the walls of fear and deceit practiced by so many in the West. 🙏
If you get the chance whilst in Moscow, try to visit Bunker 42, the control centre for a potential nuclear war with Germany. Buried deep underground - and I mean deep in the bowels of Moscow - you’ll be startled by the rudimentary tech that Russia had at that time. They only take 10 visitors at a time, most being very patriotic Russians. The reception desks at most hotels will have pamphlets with the address and directions, all in Russian alphebet. But keep that pamphlet/brochure with you because you can stop locals in the street and ask them. You’ll find Muscovites very friendly and helpful. Best, David
David, one can also use Google maps in English while in Moscow. Another thing one can do is to ask the hotel clerk to Google Translate their directions for you.
Excellent, I'm glad you're going!
Thank you for your clear minded writing and for traveling!
"Can relations with Russia be mended? That question is not just geopolitical — it is existential."
I can't wrap my head around Europe's russiaphobia. Russia, it's beighbor which can offer so much more for Europe than for ever wars fuc*ing USA. Open your eyes Europe
PS Thomas: great assay..thank yoy.
Great to hear! Hope you get there OK, and looking forward to reading another eloquent, insightful article about your experiences.
на здоро́вье!
Счастливого пути! [safe travels]. Hа здоровье means 'You are welcome' or 'Bon appetit.' Unless you wanted to say 'Bless you' to Thomas which is 'Будь здоров.' :))))
Good for you Thomas. I will be with you in spirit.
Wonderful editorial. Minds are dumb here in Europe and as you say, they have completely forgotten WW2 and 27 million dead Russians.
I agree with a lot, if not most of what Thomas writes, and the current level of Russophobia is truly staggering, but we should remember both aspects of Soviet history, the key role in defeating Nazi Germany and the atrocities committed by Stalin's regime. As someone from an Eastern European country, specifically Poland, I remember the hard times that all of the Soviet bloc countries went through under communist rule. That's probably why it's a good thing Russia is no longer the USSR...
Thanks Thomas I would be with you all. God save you!
I believe Russia is a mafia regime but I accept that Europe has been complicit in the eastwards expansion of NATO and the dirty tricks orchestrated by the USA (Victoria Nuland et al).
Now Trump is clear that it's up to the Europeans to look after Europe, our leaders need to stop virtue signalling about Ukraine and get real.
"May 9 commemorates Russia’s victory over Nazism — a history that European leaders are now attempting to rewrite or erase." While imposing a new fascism on their own populations.