Author: cgwoodward

Comment on The lads of Liubertsy by cgwoodward

You pose a really interesting question here about their intent! I feel like either side of the argument could be defended but I’m leaning towards the thought that the Liubers were motivated by the opportunity. Despite any possible disgust for western styles appearing in their culture being able to sell a pair of jeans for crazy amounts of money in a society where profit isn’t really a thing was probably a huge draw for these young men.

Comment on Aw (Foe)y What Have We Done by cgwoodward

Thanks for your feedback! With regard to your question, in my opinion the United States and the Soviet Union were never going to be bffs and the period of detente was bound to end regardless of the invasion of Afghanistan.