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The great drama of Russian history has been between its state and society. Put simply, Russia has always had too much st
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"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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This quote by Fareed Zakaria speaks to the enduring tension between the Russian state and its society. It recommends that the Russian state has actually always been too effective and has actually suppressed the advancement of a strong and lively society. This has actually been a significant style in Russian history, as the state has looked for to control and control the lives of its citizens, while society has had a hard time to assert its autonomy and independence. This stress has actually been a significant consider the country's political and financial advancement, in addition to its social and cultural development. It has actually likewise been a major source of dispute, as the state has sought to preserve its power and control, while society has sought to assert its rights and flexibilities. Eventually, this stress between state and society has been a significant consider forming the course of Russian history.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Fareed Zakaria somewhere between January 20, 1964 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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