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Originally Posted by
Sfojimbo
There is no way to get realistic information on the attitude of the Russian people, one can only guess.
Have we closed our Embassy? Whetehr acknowledged or not,, information gathering is part of the job.
Our Embassy is in Moscow with a consulate here or there I suppose, but how would they (or the CIA) get information on the attitude of the bulk of the people, especially people out in the hinterland? Polls and surveys are not possible and afik most Russian people are closed mouthed about political beliefs that run counter to to the hierarchy. The most anyone can do is guess, and probably look for support of their own confirmation bias.