2/8 Firstly, he tickles the primitive instincts of the majority: Russia's messianic mission, paranoia and siege-mentality, "lost" glory and greatness.
Secondly, the Russians themselves have not significantly suffered from Mr Putin's rule.
: https://nitter.eu/Halla_aho/status/1553800124970569728
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