Ryszard Kapuscinski Quotes

There are several reasons why Russians view the oppressive state positively. First, in the Russian Orthodox religion, there is an understanding of authority as something sent by God.

Ryszard Kapuscinski

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• There are several reasons why Russians view the oppressive state positively. First, in the Russian Orthodox religion, there is an understanding of authority as something sent by God.

  

  Ryszard Kapuscinski
  • Reason
  • Understanding
  • Authority