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While the public was initially shocked by the [[Cancel culture|cancellation of Russian culture]] in the West in 2022, perceiving it as [[collective]] [[punishment]], this has become the new normal. Consequently, attention has shifted toward [[domestic]] resources and the Russian [[public]].  Numerous new [[theater]]s, plays, [[music]] concerts, [[art]] galleries, and [[cultural]] venues have opened in major cities, catering to the growing demand for these offerings.

While the public was initially shocked by the [[Cancel culture|cancellation of Russian culture]] in the West in 2022, perceiving it as [[collective]] [[punishment]], this has become the new normal. Consequently, attention has shifted toward [[domestic]] resources and the Russian [[public]].  Numerous new [[theater]]s, plays, [[music]] concerts, [[art]] galleries, and [[cultural]] venues have opened in major cities, catering to the growing demand for these offerings.

Russia today is therefore a different country from the one that entered the war, with a greater sense of [[social]] cohesion and confidence in its own viability as a [[nation]].  In the long run, this may lead to profound changes in Russia’s identity.<ref>[https://responsiblestatecraft.org/russian-identity/ Why Russians haven't risen up to stop the Ukraine war], ''Inspired in part by state [[propaganda]], many in Russia have developed an anti-Western identity], Anna Matveeva. ''[[Responsible Statecrafts]]'', Dec 25, 2025. responsiblestatecraft.org</ref>}}

Russia today is therefore a different country from the one that entered the war, with a greater sense of [[social]] cohesion and confidence in its own viability as a [[nation]].  In the long run, this may lead to profound changes in Russia’s identity.<ref>[https://responsiblestatecraft.org/russian-identity/ Why Russians haven't risen up to stop the Ukraine war], ''Inspired in part by state [[propaganda]], many in Russia have developed an anti-Western identity], Anna Matveeva. ''[[Responsible Statecraft]]'', Dec 25, 2025. responsiblestatecraft.org</ref>}}

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