Russia has done a splendid job in reclaminig her history, and is now in a position where she can think and shape that history as she sees fit. Russia realizes there are practically no powers in Europe that are willing to provoke her, and so she will continue to hold the upper hand in areas she wishes to promote to improve her historical image. We may beg to differ with her, but let's face it-we don't count for much in Russia's eyes in any case.