In the below interview, I was amazed at how many people commented that Sergeyj Sumlenny was completely wrong. To me, he basically argued that Russia has been falling apart since WWII and this is only more of that. Anyway, Nadin, if you haven't seen this you may find it very interesting! Or anyone who wants more detail behind this story of the hinterlands. https://youtu.be/jqYZqNpLQb8