Maxim B. is a text-book case at how effectively Putin's propaganda machine have given Russians an "Us against the world" state of mind. I feel sorry for him because he can't abandon his family and is completely powerless against what may come. Or is he? Could he get to France? I believe if you could sent a helicopter and gather him and all his family he would leave in a heartbeat. He's in great pain.

Alexander is simply whistling in the hurricane.

Fascinating stuff. Thanks for sharing!