Leonid Kaganov: "Mother Russia"

“As a result, we have a nationwide fear of elections: it seems that Russia will collapse if the divine heir is replaced by a mere mortal. All candidates seem unworthy, everyone looks like enemies. The people do not trust themselves - they are afraid that an independent choice will end in disaster or enemy captivity. People They are accustomed to the fact that their choices are always directed by the authorities, hence the fear: if we are not controlled by the authorities of our native country, then what kind of someone else’s?

We do not know how to choose our own power, we have not had such experience. In this sense, Mother Russia is a virgin. Moreover: she is an old maid, overgrown with fears and complexes. She doesn't believe in herself, doesn't trust her choices and is always waiting for a catch. Despite her mature age, she still dreams of finding a prince in order to give herself once, but limitlessly and for the rest of her life. And she’s terribly afraid that she will be deceived and abandoned, so she doesn’t trust anyone..."