As a neighbor of Russia, and one who actually likes many things about Russian people and culture, it is sometimes so sad that as a nation they are such a miserable, brutal gang of imperialist fuckups.
SO MUCH WASTE AND WASTED POTENTIAL.
The 'Russian House of Science and Culture' in Paris has launched an 'International Youth Centre', which targets Russian and French citizens aged 14–35. It is presented as an educational programme in international relations.
European nations must act now and close all Russian cultural centres!
Thread By @StratcomCentre - Russians are recruiting...
Russians are recruiting teenagers in Western Europe into a Kremlin youth project. At the
Like, just imagine what a cultural and economic powerhouse the Gulf of Finland area could be?
A world class metropolis with some stunning cultural heritage (okay, most of it looted, but still) at one end; the vibrant cities of Helsinki and Tallinn flanking it; all within 2 hours of travel or less.
And so much educated people and talent in many fields, technology in particular.
A hub between Europe and the rest of the largest country on Earth.
Railway all the way to Shanghai and Vladivostok.
What a locomotive of prosperity the Gulf of Finland could be!
Alas. Russia is being Russia.
Feb 6, 2026 07:06
