The “paradox” called the British channel BBC the fact that 25 years after the collapse of the Communist regime the Russians have warm feelings for the Soviet past. The author of the material Steve Rosenberg described the attitude of Russian citizens to the Soviet Union as “a glorified view of history”.
“The failed 1991 coup was a turning point for Russia and led directly to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the destruction of the Empire. But today’s polls show that Russians increasingly are confused about what exactly happened in August 1991, and against anyone who advocated that it was all about. Many here, even those who did not catch the Soviet Union, want to turn back time,” the BBC quoted the portal Inotv.
According to British journalist, the Kremlin maintains that the public mood.
“It’s a glorified view of history, which today’s Russian leaders are not very keen to dispel. After all, a resurgent Russia is eager not only of a glorious future and a glorious past,” concludes Rosenberg.
Recall, the Russians began to consider the events of August 1991, a tragedy for the country is not yesterday. So, similar to the results of last year’s poll. It should be noted that nostalgia for the Soviet Union have not only in Russia but also in many other countries of the former Soviet Union.
