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This is the problem with regimes that value ideology above all else. The most fiercely partisan to the ideology, whether or not they truly believe in it, rise t
by jatsign 8y ago
This is the problem with regimes that value ideology above all else. The most fiercely partisan to the ideology, whether or not they truly believe in it, rise to the top, regardless of actual talent. Anyone who is more pragmatic is forced out. And those with desirable skills will have an easier time leaving.
- sam_lowry_ 8y agoThere's a dinstinct lack of ideology is contemporary Russia.
- jatsign 8y agoSometimes an ideology is just a rationalized cult of personality.
- EugeneOZ 8y agoYou are wrong. There is a pretty bold ideology in Russia: Putin is a god-blessed King, Orthodox Christianity is more important than any kind of science.
- sam_lowry_ 8y agoIdeology none believes in should be called differently.
- nine_k 8y agoMaybe it's just your observation bias. Try talking to some blue-collar people in a provincial town.
- postsantum 8y agoChurch attendance is hovering around 4% and the absolute majority are old women. While a lot of people consider themselves "culturally christian", religion doesn't play a significant role in common people's lives
- EugeneOZ 8y agoIt doesn't matter what they believe, what does matter is how much power church have. Just one of endless examples: Military Academy of Strategic Rocket Forces now has department (faculty) of Orthodox Christianity. It's just one of examples of total madness and degradation - church gains more and more power in Russia.