The War Through the Eyes of Meduza Readers. Today We Publish a Letter from Victoria in Stavropol

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The war through the eyes of Meduza readers. Today we publish a letter from Victoria in Stavropol

We have practically no strategically important production facilities in our region, so “incoming” hits rarely come our way. But the areas around us -Krasnodar Krai and Rostov Region — live in constant fear because of frequent incoming strikes.

I am against war in principle, any war, between any countries; I believe all problems can be resolved through diplomacy. It’s a pity they don’t consult me, otherwise there would be peace in the world. Well, that’s a little note of humor, but honestly, by now it’s already hysterical laughter…

A great deal of tension and exhaustion from this kind of life has built up. I am irritated by people, close to me and not so close, who don’t care. They aren’t interested in anything, they bury their heads in the sand and avoid conversations. I feel both ashamed for them and afraid. And I am also ashamed of the country, and not only of the ghouls in the government, but also of the servile, stupid people who feel nothing except imperial chauvinism and hatred for everyone who is “living well.”

For the first time in 45 years of life, I felt ashamed that I am Russian. I never thought I would live to see this moment. I am looking for opportunities to leave the country and take my only child with me, because I want him to have a happy and free future.

For me, freedom is the most important thing. I don’t understand how one can live otherwise and not fight for it. The only way for Russians to become free is the collapse of the empire. It can no longer exist in its disgusting form. The empire must “die” and be reborn into something fundamentally new. Better a horrible end than horror without end.

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