Petersburg socialism seems cold to the likes of our Cossacks, who would rather worship personalities than embrace ideas.” I shared his irony. "You make them sound like Americans. (Michael Moorcock)

Petersburg socialism seems cold to the likes of our Cossacks, who would rather worship personalities than embrace ideas.” I shared his irony. "You make them sound like Americans.

Michael Moorcock

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