La Republica on Ukraine

[Elena Gapova]

This is probably because representations of a "revolution" need to be
constructed as a "people's cause" (bor'ba vsego naroda).

e.g.

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In the same vein, I was also struck by the 'socialist realist' quality
of the language ("the story of a boy, who risked his life for the
revolution," sounds all too familiar). Typically, he has to almost die
in the snow in order to become recognized as a hero, and of course, he
must declare his willingness to return to work, just as soon as he is
able.

-Lilya Kaganovsky

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