ni923f

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   by ni923f 10y ago

   > a) Baltic states are separate nations from Russia and b) were occupied by it). I actually agree with both of these points. In fact, these are just basic facts, what's there to discuss? But if you say "here is fact X and I pro
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   by ni923f 10y ago

   > Baltic languages are very clearly distinct from Slavic ones No, they are not and you're picture is not an argument for this claim. There are differences between Baltic and Slavic languages, sure, but grammatically they are very cl
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   by ni923f 10y ago

   The post I was replying to, specifically mentioned Latvia. I mostly agree with your characterization of Lithuania. Well, I would add corruption and bureaucracy to the things that still make Lithuania look very familiar to many Russians.
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   by ni923f 10y ago

   > It was done to get rid of any influential people with authority, that could teach others and later cause problems. I do not argue, that people were deported for political reasons. However, we were discussing cultural integration/a
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   by ni923f 10y ago

   > Most of Lithuania was annexed by Russia by 1795 > ... > That's >120 years of occupation or foreign rule. Especially in the era of colonialism/imperialism. You are right, but foregin rule does not amount to occupation