Almost no one in the West expected that Ukraine would be able to offer Russia any kind of serious opposition to its aggression. The leadership ability of Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been written about. Military assessments of the Ukrainian army were also way off, even though a comedian could transform into a famous leader. Many underestimated the ability of the Russian army and the ability of the Ukrainian army to resist an opponent superior in number, equipment and positioning. What can explain the way the war has played out? We believe that the cultural differences between Russians and Ukrainians can be a factor in the military performance of each country. They were influenced by the fairy tales of their childhoods. Sophia Moskalenko is an expert on the psychology of fairy tales. Mia Bloom studies how children turn to violence. We know folklore's power in shaping the way children and adults view the world. Folklore describes something unique to the culture and its people. They help to define a cultural identity and shape future choices. The master narratives that Ukrainian children grow up with are vastly different from the ones Russian children absorb. Traditional Ukrainian stories include Ivasyk Telesyk,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, The character arcs test their will and transform them from vulnerable to triumphant. The formula used for decades in bestselling books like Harry Potter and Star Wars is the same one used for these fairy tales. In Ukrainian children's stories, the main characters are often unlikely heroes, but their courage, cleverness and perseverance help them succeed against the odds. Russian children's stories are often centered around a central character named Ivan Durak. He's the third brother and inferior to his older brothers, one of whom is typically smart and the other average. The main character is portrayed as lazy, lounging in bed all day, while his brothers work hard. Russian fairy tales include By the Pike's Wish, Princess Frog, and Sivka Burka. He doesn't win through his own virtues, but through the intervention of a magical being, a fish, a frog, and a horse. The Russian folk tales suggest that the recipe for success is not to be too smart or work too hard, but to sit tight and hope that magic will take care of everything. Most adults don't think about the fairy tales they heard as children. Through the experiences of childhood emotions, these early stories shape our understanding of the world. They determine our actions in times of crisis. We can recognize real-life heroes and villains in fairy tales. They help us navigate these differences. The difference in Russian and Ukrainian folklore might explain the differences between the armies. The Russian army failed to perform well when faced with the greatest challenge of their lifetimes. Ukrainians rose to the challenge in a spectacular way, transforming themselves from an underachiever to a hero who might succeed against all odds. Every weekend, get the best of The Conversation. You can sign up for our weekly newsletter. The Conversation is a news site dedicated to sharing ideas from academic experts. It was written by two Georgia State University students. Read more.The Conversation
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The views of the Office of Naval Research, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of Defense are not reflected in the opinions, findings, or recommendations of the author alone. The International Security Fellow at New America is also known as Bloom.
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