One way the Russians rationalized themselves was a fixation on their own mortality. Several times throughout the book, it is made exceedingly clear that death plays a huge role in how Russians live their lives. For the prideful Soviets, death was the ultimate display of love and dedication one could show for their country. For Russians going through personal or societal struggles, death was an escape from suffering and the great equalizer of all people. As Marina Isaichik, a woman who had endured many losses, states, “We’ll all die… And everything will be alright.” Though this quote appears dark, it offers somber beauty of the acceptance that all life ends with death. Russians realize that no matter the struggles that they face in life they should keep pushing forward because death, the great equalizer, will make everything alright in the
One way the Russians rationalized themselves was a fixation on their own mortality. Several times throughout the book, it is made exceedingly clear that death plays a huge role in how Russians live their lives. For the prideful Soviets, death was the ultimate display of love and dedication one could show for their country. For Russians going through personal or societal struggles, death was an escape from suffering and the great equalizer of all people. As Marina Isaichik, a woman who had endured many losses, states, “We’ll all die… And everything will be alright.” Though this quote appears dark, it offers somber beauty of the acceptance that all life ends with death. Russians realize that no matter the struggles that they face in life they should keep pushing forward because death, the great equalizer, will make everything alright in the