I am discovering it is difficult to find forums where Russian politics may be discussed with Russians in English. What is especially interesting is the extent to which the prohibition on discussion is also not explicit. I’ve had various posts on historical subjects not posted, or removed. People are eager to participate in language exchange, and say they will discuss anything – anything but politics. This when headlines in both western and Russian periodicals regularly carry news of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz.
What are people’s thoughts on this? Is it just how they will live their lives going forward? I believe issues must be addressed as realistically as possible, conflicts must be discussed in order to be solved.