Russia, and the United States of America, have more in common than the average American citizen would consider. The most obvious similarity would be that both nations are the planet’s largest superpowers. Also, both nations have major influences across various regions of the world. Whether it be the Russian energy supply tunneling throughout Europe; or America’s vast military presence across the globe; both of these nations have major influence and experience similar challenges throughout their societies. This piece will specifically discuss the similarities between the average American and Russian young adult. We will present the setting of the average Russian young adult, with the average American young adult in mind.

Corruption Throughout

After careful analysis, it could be suggested that Russia serves as an example of a possible American future. Russia’s current struggles, whether militarily, socially, or economically, are direct results of its past indiscretions. During its Soviet era, Russia over imposed its will onto its neighbors, not considering the possibility of a future weakened state. Now weakened, Russia struggles with the transition from communism to a market economy, isolated with no true allies in sight. As could be expected, the toll of such a process, ways directly onto the citizens (Pulsipher & Pulsipher, 2014, p. 212).

Prioritize and Be Free

As a young adult in post-Soviet Russia, you would experience countless challenges. After first accepting the corruption of your nation’s police force, and even greater, your nation’s government, you would have to come to terms with your personal social status (p. 214). In a struggling economy, with a shrinking population, and covertly imposed classism, you may find yourself holding onto a fast-food job with a stunted future (p. 223). Unfortunately, losing that dead-end job would result in you losing your health benefits (p. 214). Frustrated and exhausted, you would hopefully find your way to a beautiful cathedral where you would cast your burdens onto the Lord.

Conclusion

This scenario, and many real life scenarios like it, are countless among Americans and Russians. As Americans, we may not realize it, but our “democracy” and global military presence, directly influence the challenges we inevitably face. Even as Christians, we have now begun to depend upon our governmental structure more than we depend on our spiritual faith. We have accepted the major flaws that exist throughout our society, as well as the fractured boundaries that they maintain. These unconscious decisions we continue to make, may lead us into a sort of post-America era. Or, could it be said that we are already in that era?

References

Pulsipher, A., & Pulsipher, L. (2014) World Regional Geography Without Subregions: Global Patterns, Local Lives. New York, NY: W. H. Freeman and Company.