>>3169269The shittle east was peaceful under the ottoman empire for 500 years, south asia was also relatively peaceful before the muslims arrived, it also had a millenia long civilization where they made major contributions to science (before muslim invaders burned all their libraries down). Unlike these two regions, russia has NEVER had a point in their short, unremarkable history where they didn't cause pain and misery to themselves and everyone around them. They are like literal orcs from a fantasy novel.