Why Russia Is Happy at War
A centuries-long tradition of authoritarian rule and disregard for individual rights underpins Vladimir Putin’s imperial project.
![A photo of a tank in a parade at Red Square in Moscow for Victory Day over Nazi Germany, 2022](https://cdn.theatlantic.com/thumbor/r77DUxz7d6pj2FzJRoCnfNg2fnc=/220x0:3032x2812/80x80/media/img/mt/2024/06/MG1124782/original.jpg)
A centuries-long tradition of authoritarian rule and disregard for individual rights underpins Vladimir Putin’s imperial project.
A 1929 Soviet novel shows how dangerous ideas can destroy a society.