The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean: Optimism of days past

The video reflects on the optimism of the past, examining the changes in Europe, particularly in Russia and Eastern Europe. It discusses the economic and social transformations in Russia during the early 1990s, the nostalgia for Soviet times, and the rise of emotive narratives. The video also explores the political shifts in Hungary and Poland, highlighting their unique responses to past Soviet influence and current European dynamics.

Discuss the impact of nostalgia for the Soviet era on contemporary Russian politics.

What parallels can be drawn between the narratives in Hungary and Poland regarding their historical experiences and current political climates?