Russia is not an exception. Watch 1420. The guy interviews ordinary Russian citizens on the street and most every single one knows to keep their nose out of what they call "politics." "Politics" to them means government business. They are entirely divorced from the process both emotionally and intellectually. They leave it to their "leaders" for their "leaders" know best. All have some form of an opinion, but they are reluctant to share it or air it publicly and none of them are willing to stand on any kind of principle because they know where that gets you.
Russia is not an exception. Watch 1420. The guy interviews ordinary Russian citizens on the street and most every single one knows to keep their nose out of what they call "politics." "Politics" to them means government business. They are entirely divorced from the process both emotionally and intellectually. They leave it to their "leaders" for their "leaders" know best. All have some form of an opinion, but they are reluctant to share it or air it publicly and none of them are willing to stand on any kind of principle because they know where that gets you.