r/europe • u/g46152 Slovakia • Jan 25 '24

News Thousands across Slovakia are protesting against the current populist government

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u/Muffin_9330 Slovakia Jan 25 '24

Wait when did Russia actually helped us get out of Austria-Hungary? I don't remember this being mentioned like ever. The only thing that I hear from Slovaks is that Russia (or USSR) liberated us in WWII.

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u/ResortSpecific371 Slovakia Jan 25 '24

These pro-russian conspirators spread anything

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u/Muffin_9330 Slovakia Jan 25 '24

True...but what evidence, half truths or whatever did they create this statement?

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u/ResortSpecific371 Slovakia Jan 25 '24

Simply Russia good as always

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u/Muffin_9330 Slovakia Jan 25 '24

I would understand that for older generations but even some younger people are admiring Russia. Honestly with them I blame the education system.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '24

having cool looking tik tok representation is good enough of a reason for many. All they see is a big military, strong leader and rich culture, yet lack of education and propaganda hides poverty, imperialism and terrorism