PRIGIZHIN’S

short lived rebellion seemed to be popular in the towns he invaded. His narative of make Russia graet again bears comparason with Trumnps supporters in the USA. Even in the UK there are comparissons with the Brexit vote. Sad old people wanting to live a distorted memory of an unobtainable past. People do not like change, especially the old. Russia over the past has had some horrific experiences, So it is not really a surprise that they support a “strong leader” who can offer them security in the future (not wealth, just security). People in this country did the same with Brexit – they were encouraged to believe that the UK (England) could reclaim its former position (sullied position) as a world leader. if the Dily. Mail and Telegraph were in Russia they woulkd probably be promoting Prigizhin! Nationalism is their mantra – I do not understand this! Nationalism seems to me to be the worst type of belief.