"Arra nem lehet felkészülni, hogy mi vagyunk a fasiszták"

A Russian journalist's personal account reveals the shattering of deeply ingrained wartime narratives when one's own nation becomes the aggressor. The author, Elena Kostyuchenko, reflects on her childhood indoctrination with a specific worldview, which crumbles upon confronting the reality of her country's actions. Her book, "I Love Russia," explores this profound personal and societal disillusionment. The piece delves into the emotional and psychological impact of realizing that the familiar enemy archetype has shifted to one's own government.

This story matters because it offers a critical perspective on national identity and propaganda from within a society involved in conflict, highlighting the personal cost of war and the struggle to reconcile personal values with state actions.