Oh, donno now, no telling if Russia MIGHT need just this sort of fortified cities if things get a little out of control over there sometime.
Communist or not, Russians are still the most frighteningly paranoid people on earth. This sort of "army town" philosophy is right in line with a sort of comfort zone they have established for themselves going back to the days of Genghis Khan.
"Communist or not, Russians are still the most frighteningly paranoid people on earth. This sort of "army town" philosophy is right in line with a sort of comfort zone they have established for themselves going back to the days of Genghis Khan."
I don't doubt it. Unfortunately, this kind of attitude has spread way beyond defensive measures into offensive measures such as practicing subversion on all Western democracies and aiding Islamic terrorism throughout the world.
True. Consider their history. They lost over 25 millions in the WWII. They lost many in the purges in the past. They really don't want wars or any more killings!
This sort of feelings will pass some time in the future. In the meantime they will maintain what they consider their "zone of protection" comfort.