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 In her article "Remember This Forgotten Champion of Liberty," Kaetana Leontjeva-Numaviciene writes - "The grim centenary of Russia's Bolshevik Revolution reminds us of the cruel experiment that left tens of millions dead, and incapacitated generations of those who lived during its reign or aftermath, leaving them without hope – or bread. Instead of focusing on those Soviet leaders who brought this about, let us remember the man who said, 'We should run from such experiments as from a fire,' as he designed perestroika and led the USSR towards renewal. "Alexander Yakovlev’s intellectual journey in search of truth brought him away from Marxism towards liberty and democracy, and it is providential that through his journey the Soviet Union found its way to a peaceful liberation from communism. Yet despite the communist shackles coming off, its spiritual burden remained – which is something for which Yakovlev urged all the Russians to repent. While the communist mass murderers continue to be praised by some for their “achievements,” the architect of perestroika received threats and was vilified and dubbed a traitor up until his death in 2005." Alexander Yakovlev had a conscience that wouldn't let him enrich himself at the cost of his country, in contrast to many (former) Communist Party members I met during my 17 years in Russia. Such people -- of both types -- will receive their reward in the hereafter. Meanwhile, most Russians are unwilling to admit the horrors and corruption of 74 years of Bolshevism, and until they admit it, they will remain unable to change. Get the whole story: read the full article & get our free weekly newsletter: subscribe below! |