In Russia — skepticism about the end of the war — Vinogradov called the reasons

Political scientist Mikhail Vinogradov named the reasons "why skepticism about the end of the war in Russia is higher than in the world."

Firstly, the expert noted, this is not the first peace initiative, "and the past ones did not end with about nothing."

Secondly, Vinogradov continued, there is a widespread (indisputable from the point of view of historical science) notion that wars in history are not a tool for achieving goals, but in fact is a sacred goal, "most often involving impressive territorial acquisitions."

"Wars that did not bring an unambiguous result are not in the center of attention of the national pantheon — from Afghan, Syrian and Chechen to The First World War, about which few of those who studied at school can clearly say how it ended, who won in the end and what they fought for," Vigoradov explained.

Thirdly, according to the political scientist, such an idea (perhaps not without reason) is also attributed to the first persons, "who in the eyes of many look quite sincere in their rhetoric about "all goals will be achieved" (whatever they turn out to be).

"Actually, this conviction looks more organic than the ritual words about peace and negotiations, which are not yet sufficiently synchronized with the overheated theme of the "image of victory,"" Vinogradov stressed.

In addition, the political scientist records, there is a fatal reading of what is happening, which is beyond anyone's power to influence, "especially their own."

"What is happening is not read as "eternal" and "forever", however, any changes and fractures seem almost unreal now and their achievement is transferred by the national subconscious to sometime later," the expert concluded.