President Putin's essays, such as " On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians ," argue that Russia and Ukraine are essentially "one people," a view used to justify military action and territorial claims.
The Russian state frequently uses historical narratives to reinforce current political goals, often framing modern conflicts as continuities of past struggles.
The concept of the "Russian soul" emphasizes depth, suffering, and emotional intensity, often cited as the root of the country's great literature and art.