@meduza.io reports a bizarre trend among Russian elites toward beards, long hair for men, and traditional "patriotic" dress
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Dressing the part In wartime Russia, political elites are literally wearing their patriotism on their sleeves — Meduza
Since launching its full-scale war against Ukraine, the Kremlin has demanded total loyalty from government officials. In response, many in the country’s political elite have remade their public image ...
