Communism in its proper sense ended years ago.Colburn_Claret wrote: ↑Thu May 05, 2022 12:37 pmAgree to disagree.
I don't doubt it won't be easy, but it's a lot harder to pull the wool over the eyes of the younger generations. They've enjoyed all the modern technology FB, Twitter,etc. They've tasted life as the West does, it's benefits, as well as its downside. As the elderly die off, the support for Putins style of communism will too. You can't kow tow that generation.
All it takes is for somebody in power, to see the direction the tide is going, and jump on board with it.
I don't envisage the end of Communism , but I can't see the next 'leader' getting away with what Putin has done. They can't be blind to the dangers that lies in one man having all the authority. There has to be a checks and balance, only in Moscow today it's gone out the window.
Putin was 48 when he became President.
Edit - I removed the rest as it's not really what this thread is about - the Russia - Ukraine war.