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He sought to prevent Lithuanian independence. His legacy is tarnished because Russia lost influence while he was leader of the Soviet Union. Putin’s approval
by syzarian 4y ago
He sought to prevent Lithuanian independence. His legacy is tarnished because Russia lost influence while he was leader of the Soviet Union. Putin’s approval rating increases when he intervened, invades, or annexes territory of Russia’s neighbors. Russians will tolerate a lot provided their national prestige is not tarnished.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_Events_(Lithuania) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_Events_(Lithuania)
- vkou 4y ago> He sought to prevent Lithuanian independence. He also sought for the party to remain in power, but when push came to shove, didn't turn to the old playbook of violence and repression.
- syzarian 4y agoHence is disapproval amongst Russians. Russians don’t give the moniker “great” to humanitarians.