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Fareed Zakaria

The great drama of Russian history has been between its state and society. Put simply, Russia has always had too much state and not enough society.

Fareed Zakaria

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Russian history is marked by a powerful government that often dominates and controls the people rather than allowing them to organize and influence society. This imbalance means the country has struggled to develop a strong, independent social structure outside of state control.

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