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Putin Offers 'The Most Bizarre Deall" to Save the Invasion. Navalny's Patriotism - The Russian Dude
Two days ago, Navalny's book titled 'Patriot' was released. And it talks about such things as, that in order to be a patriot, you don't necessarily need to be loyal to your government. Instead, you need to question its decisions, you need to care about the future of your country, and you need to do everything possible to make it better. This is what makes a real patriot. But 'patriotism' in Putin's Russia is very different. Sacrificing yourself for the regime, this is what it truly means in this country. But public finally started showing both passive and active signs of resistance. And the quest for genuine patriotism begins.
0:00 What's up!
1:04 Patriotism according to Navalny
4:02 'Patriotism' in Putin's Russia
7:45 Passive resistance of the public
10:46 Quest for genuine patriotism