That was very interesting, Russia switched from pushing "marxism-leninism" to general reactionary ideas, which seem to take better in our current age. I'd add

That was very interesting, Russia switched from pushing "marxism-leninism" to general reactionary ideas, which seem to take better in our current age. I'd add that they also found powerful allies in western oligarchs, who have a vested interest in the dismantling of the state for personal gains.