Occupation of souls and brains. What Russia wants to do with Ukrainians and how to do this

Not only is the occupation of the territories - Russia has always worked because of the occupation of souls and brains, writes philosopher Vladimir Yermolenko. And he lists the signs of what he calls "inner-Russian"-what every Ukrainian should be resisted. There is a feeling that the war pulls society towards some "internal-Russia". That the need to live in constant tension wash out those features of Ukrainian society that are characteristic of it - the features of horizontal solidarity.

I would very much like us to be aware of this threat too, and that they will rest internally and not give it a monster to sprout through ourselves. "Internal-Russia" is: perhaps it is what Russia wants to turn us with this war. Because it is its natural climate. We should not let her do it. Because not only the occupation of the territories. Russia has always worked because of the occupation of souls and brains. It is very important that they do not allow yourself to slip into it.