A.A.

Svetaylo

NEW TECHNOLOGIES OF RUSSIAN STYLE

What is "Russian style"? The ideas about the "Russian style" are numerous and very different. On one hand it can be explained by the lack of information, and on the other by the absence of exotic movements, which is after all, where the essence of the style is hidden. In the foundation of "Russian style" of hand to hand combat is a notion of a man as a functional system, with its main feature - solving a certain problem in various ways (scientifically: to solve an invariable problem using varying means). Such a definition of a fighter also defines necessary psycho-physiological and emotional stat of the man in training and fighting. The psycho-physiological state is supposed to provide a maximum openness to the information from both external and internal environment for the fighter, while he is trying to complete the assignment before him, in the appropriate (the most comfortable to him) way. The optimum of the way used to do it depends on the level of mastery. The emotional state of the fighter supports and strengthens the psycho-physiological one. In IRB1, the heavy emphasis is on the training process, which is supposed to provide the described states, that make the "working base" in training and fighting. What does this "working base" represent, we'll try to explain from the psychological and physiological standpoint. Nowadays, the science talks about two opposite human states, with appropriate regimes of the brain functioning. One is called the regime of concentration, and the other one, the regime of dispersion. All the other regimes of brain functioning are somewhere in between. The regime of concentration appears with the appearance of the focus in the cortex. By I.P. Pavlov's law of the induction, the field of slowing and retaining is spreading around it. The field of consciousness is narrowed, and all the information from the outside world is received through the primary focus of the stimuli. The regime of dispersion appears when every-thing is contrary to the above: around the slowing focus, the perception field appears. The consciousness can be spread to the great dimensions. In this regime, the focus of perception, which receives the outside information, is many times wider than in the concentration regime. Such a state is called Kandyb's state (KS), by the scientist who described it. KS is the state of trance. Its features are openness to the information from both the inner and the outer environment, the susceptibility of the human conduct to the words, especially on the inner base. From the above, the formulation of "Russian spirit" and "Russian soul" is derived. The Russian spirit means the state of openness and the active interaction between the man and its surrounding. This is not a nationality, and can be characteristic of any man. We call it Russian because it can be seen by observing the man born on the Russian ground, and grown in the Russian culture and traditions. Russian soul - the man who carries the Russian spirit in him, or the soul that contains it. It is usually described as inconceivable, enigmatic and mysterious. It is characterized by unpredictability, spite, shallow relation to the law, the ability to be
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IRB - (the art of the hand to hand combat).

fanatically dedicated to the idea, and the tendency towards the philosophical way of communication. Isn't it Russian-like for a man to open himself to the world around him, and to increase his field of consciousness, in harmony with the Russian soul that permeates him? Give me your answer? Our mission is - to define the notion of the "Russian style" of fighting in this chapter. In order to do that, first we need to take a closer look at the kind of emotion that makes a foundation for the creation of the state of dispersion, characteristic for the Russian style. Then, we must note that the psycho-physiological and emotional states are inseparable, and that the changes in one of them, lead to the changes in the other one. So, what are the emotions that lead to the dispersion that characterizes the Russian style? Let us take some of the emotions we already know, and analyze their influence on the psycho-physiological state of the fighter. The feelings of selfishness, greed and pettiness can hardly create the state of dispersion. The feelings of malice and hatred can give the strength to the fighter. But, in such instances, the only thing that one is able to see is the subject of hatred, and the rest of the world is clouded by those same emotions. The ability to act according to the information from the outer world is lost. The feeling of love is able to describe the entire world, and all of its appearances can hardly be described. And from the fighter's point of view, such an effect is invaluable. Love supports the state of dispersion and increases fighters strength to the unknown dimensions. In IRB, love has the function of strengthening the regime of dispersion. It is just left to see to whom it should be aimed. To the enemy? Does the enemy deserve it? If he does, than he is not an enemy any longer. Maybe love should be aimed at oneself? There is a better expression for that - the personal dignity. The love for the family and the close people, for the environment one is living in - the national pride. Patriotism - the love for one's country, the fatherland. In harmony with all of the above, the Russian style of combat is defined as the Russian spirit, empowered by the personal dignity, national pride and patriotism, or as the Russian soul in combat, supported by those same feelings. There are some questions left unanswered: what should be our emotions for the enemy, and what to do with him? Well, what emotions does he deserve? None. One shouldn't waist the contents of his soul. How to treat him? The way he deserved. If you managed to turn the enemy into an ally, you have shown the higher level of fighting.

The appearance of the new technologies in the art of fighting. It is said that the Russian fighting spirit was lost through the centuries, long forgotten, pushed out by the other styles, with more exotic names. Is it really so? In order to answer this, it is first necessary to clear the definition of "empty hand fighting (in the following text fighting) as the process of the direct interaction with the opponent", and "the fighting training, in the form of performing the particular movements, according to the chosen style - combat training". The answer can not be formulated yet, as it is not clear what makes the style of training. Exactly the understanding of fighting based on the tradition, culture and the combat

experience. There were two questions proposed in the beginning of this chapter, so we will answer in the same order. First: is "Russian style" lost? No! And it won't be, as long as the Russian spirit exists. Second: is it pushed out by the other styles? In order for this to happen, it is necessary to push out the Russian language, culture and art, to change the traditional relations between the people by replacing the national values with some others. Take a look around, and you will be able to answer this yourself. Even if it was called some other name, the style that preserves the national values, would still be Russian style. It is not the system that wins, it is the man. We are going to take a closer look to the science of IRB. Before we do that, let's think about the meaning of the title, in the light of above thoughts. Why art? First of all, it is the method of fighting training, and it is on assumptions about the actions in combat. Secondly, it is based on the perception and feeling of the certain ideas. Why "Russian style"? Because the perceptions, feelings, notions and ideas are in the harmony with Russian tradition and culture, and it was developing and growing with Russian people. Why science? because in the foundation of training methodology, lie the accomplishments of every possible scientific area. The main goal of practicing this fighting method is - to know the surrounding world through one-self, to learn how to really live. In other words, IRB is - the system of getting to know oneself and the environment, on the basis of scientific accomplishments, and the understanding of national culture and traditions, through the practice of fighting with the Russian spirit, with the goal of realistic relationship with the environment. So, knowing how to live in aggressive surroundings, including the social one. Speaking of the training methods, we will first try to give an idea of what are we preparing for. What are the requirements, put before the fighter: what does he need to know, to be able of, and to apply in combat? Imagine five people around you, whose aggression is aimed at you. Got it? But that is not all: they are all armed - with sticks and knives. You have even noticed a rifle with a bayonet on it. And you suddenly realize that it is their intention to kill you, here and now. So, how does it feel? What style should one practice in order to survive? At the moment, there is one answer standing out: anyone - as long as it teaches how to run away, running zigzag (remember, they have a loaded rifle). But, are they the enemies? And you - are you the last line of defense for your close ones and your Fatherland? Is it your duty to resist them? Obviously, the above answer needs to be modified. From the point of view of IRB, the sequence of finding an answer is as follows: the first reaction, called fear, is natural and necessary. That is the state that nature gave us for the full mobilization of the organism. There are two ways of getting out of it: - full hypnosis, which leads to the immobility, or - the state of dispersion, an active state that allows the performance of purposeful actions. Practicing the fighting methods according to the Russian system, enables the comprehension of one's natural capabilities. That is exactly what the methodology of IRB is geared at. Its essence is in training in the state of dispersion, while using natural movements. The adequacy of such a methodology is also shown in the absence of aggression in this

regime. The main thing is - set the assignment realistically, and then it is solved automatically.

So, let us summarize the discussion so far: y we have managed to define the notion of the "Russian style" of fighting; y we have presented the essence of combat, the needs of the participant, and we came to the methodology of training; y we set the main principle of the training: to learn what we'll be using in a real life, in the circumstances close to those in a real life; y we found out that there is a science of IRB (the new technologies of the "Russian style"). Before we go directly to the methodology of IRB, we will take a look at the history of that science. We'll get to know about people whose work in the last 30-50 years gave us the foundation for the formulation of laws and working principles which enable the training process to get close to the reality, and provide the choice of economical, natural and live movements. The science of IRB deals with finding the ideas and notions that correspond to the laws and principles of "Russian style" of combat. Why is this necessary? Everybody should find his own answer to this question, depending on the role of the head in combat, in his opinion. In some styles, the head is repeatedly used to crush bricks, i.e. it has the function of the hammer (maybe they just cannot find any other use for it). In "Russian style", the primary function of the head is - to protect the brain, which does not break the bricks, lift weights, perform the techniques, but without which neither of those is possible. Will the brain be able to preserve its functions if the head is being banged repeatedly? And now, let's take a look at the principles and laws that make the base of this science: y the law of higher nervous performance, established by I. V. Pavlov: y the special psychological states, described by V.M. and D.M. Kandyb; y the laws and principles of moving the human structural scheme (the biomechanics of movement), established and explored by I.I. Kovalenko and N.A. Bernstein; y the system of interaction with an armed opponent, in the spirit of "Russian style", developed by A.A. Kadochnikov. We will use these, as needed, to explain the essence of the "Russian style" of combat training methodology. In the methodology of IRB, the fighter's training consists of the same elements as any other style: strikes, throws, hold releases etc. However, the use of biomechanics enables the purposeful approaching to the natural movements: to perform the strikes, with either hands or feet, on the surface of any hardness, without damage to the limbs. The system of interaction allows us to resist much stronger opponent, or even the armed ones. the special psychological states make "working background" for the completion of the assignment. The laws of nature are in effect, regardless of whether one is aware of them or not. What difference does it make who defined the law of gravity, when it is certain that the falling object, depending on its mass, may hurt or even kill? In reality, what is important is to avoid the danger. Knowing the laws of nature gives an inside look to the process of life, thus, giving the ability to forecast, plan and govern the results of the interactions. The function of brain is in operating the notions and concepts: strike, mass, hold, defense etc. The science of IRB extrapolates its ideas and notions from the laws of nature, and in the training, the area of their application is established. By using the new scientific accomplishments, it is possible to talk about the new technologies of "Russian style" of combat.

We shall now define the function of brain, as a system of several subsystems, disposed on the different levels of secretive, neural and motor apparatus. The basic feature of the functional system is the ability to solve the particular problem or assignment in various ways. For the purposes of IRB, that feature can be shown like this: the assignment is to stop the enemy, at any cost. And, with that in mind, the head can be used as a massive object (but only as the last resort). And whether the beating on the head contributes to the preservation of the brain decide for yourself. We are now going directly to the methodology of IRB. How does the use of the laws and principles bring us closer to the realistic conditions? Our assignment - get to know this science through with the help of ideas and assumptions. Although, until you get the hands-on experience, the assumptions are not enough. We'll start with the notion of "conditioned reflex". That is the cause-consequence relation of the stimulation from the environment, and the response of the organism. What is important for us is that the reaction appears after certain time, during which particular processes in the organism are going on. So, we can already establish three principles: y every strike, hold, throw (further, we'll call them all actions) is performed in a concrete situation. And the signal for that action is that exact situation. y the reaction appears after certain period of time. Conclusion: we should train to act in time and space. y during that time, certain processes are happening in the organism, so it is necessary to train those processes, especially because their base is the same for different actions. In the course of training, the dynamic stereotype of movement is created, and the more flexible it is, the easier it is to adapt to the changes in the environment. So, the large number of repetitions of the same action makes it harder to adapt to those changes. When training in the regime of dispersion, the number of movements, necessary to create the habit, is seriously reduced. Working according to the laws of the human biomechanical structure enables the simplification of the method used to achieve the goal. And in the realistic combat situation, in the state of dispersion, exactly those laws emerge. As we see, it is possible to obey the basic rule of the training - learning the things we will be using in the real life. The very same principles show in everyday life, but we don't always recognize them. Such is the nature of the psyche: you only see what you pay attention to. I call the biomechanical laws the foundations of the human structural scheme, and you take look inside yourself, and try to feel their effects. The law of the swing parity: enables to use both hands for striking alternately, in order to not be in each others way. The law of juncture: in a joint, it is only possible to perform the circular movement. With simultaneous circular movement of the last lever, it possible to perform the linear movement of the first lever. The law of the variability of the base: in an interaction with the target, its reaction creates the habit through the transfer of the momentum of the force on the obstacle.

The law of mowing: forward on triangle, backwards on quadrangle. The ability to perform the kicks while moving appears. It is possible that you are using some of these principles consciously, and you simply do not pay attention to some others. However, they exist in everyone of us, and, as a rule, their actions emerge in stressful situations. Therefore, the primary goal of the training is: get to know oneself, and feel the naturalness of motion. This way, it is not the goal of the methodology of IRB to exercise the movement, but to clean it from the unnecessary. How did we get the unnecessary? well, such is our rhythm of living. Faster, and faster, and faster, so we don't have time to pay attention to the processes that are going on inside us. Take a break, slow down, get to understand yourself! Now we go back to the question from the beginning of this chapter. Is "Russian style" lost? It looks like it isn't the style that got lost, but the need for the natural movement - that is the price of the technological progress. The stile lives in our culture, traditions, art. But, not everybody is capable of extrapolating the combative meaning of the movements from different kinds of work. It is possible that the need for the fighting habits is lost. But the need for movement, for physical action remained. Otherwise, the body gets confused. Just like in those cases when it is possible to ask "Whose fault is it?" or " What can be done?". It is your own fault. Learn, train. First of all, change from inside yourself. Everybody is capable of that. In "Russian style" there is a number o principles that make it possible to choose the practical movement(s). The motto of IRB is LEARN TO BE YOURSELF. The principle - it is also a low, but it is only applied to the area you've chosen yourself, and it reflects your views about the interactions of the things in that area. Of course, with better understanding of the laws of life, the principles are modified. With the breaking of limits, we transfer our principles to the areas we haven't used them on before. Back to the training methodology. We will consider the use of the universality principle in the applications of the acquired habits. For example, a punch or a kick had been learned, and the doubt appeared about its applicability in the real life. The strike should be such that it is possible to perform it on any kind of surface, without any damage to the limbs. From here on - it is all in the practice. Try the same strike on the wall, the pillow and the bag, and concentrate on your feel and perception. Endure, and you will succeed. And, if you haven't, think about it, and correct the mistakes. In some fighting styles, there are such defensive actions as "hard blocks". Let us apply the principle of universality here. Is such a block possible against a punch? Probably. Against a kick? With some will, certainly. And if the strike is done with an axe or a lead pipe? It is better not to try it. What is to be done? This the case when we should consider the importance of the means of protection and evasion from the strikes. In "Russian style" the main principle of defense from the strikes is called "getting away from the trajectory of the strike". The action is performed by rolling down the levers and weapon of the opponent. The next principle is as follows: "on ice, in felt boots and sheepskin coat".2 It means that one should test his stability during any action. Is it possible to kick the opponent over his ear? Obviously, no problem for an expert. And under the conditions in the mentioned principle? It is possible, but it is first necessary to bring the ear to the level where the stability is not endangered.

Actually, the boots were more often made of straw for qui te a long time. (translator's note:-)

Of course, there is a question emerging already, about how long does it take to learn our style? We will try to answer this one too. Therefore, we'll take a closer look to the processes in the organism that "perform" the actions. For the performance of a simple action, it is necessary to: y feel the relation between all the positions of the body levers, i.e. their interrelation in a general system; y displace the levers of the structural scheme in space, in the course of time; y provide the fluidity of motion from one lever to another (the melody of movement); y form the intention, which comes from the internal effect of the words (language). Now, anybody can answer the question of the time needed to learn the system, especially being that it is solved individually. How much time it takes to understand one's own intentions, to learn the orientation in space and time (the processes mentioned usually follow from these conditions)? This chapter was about closer understanding of the science of IRB. Do you know of any other style that incorporates all these laws and principles in its methodology?

The influence of different fighting styles on the develop ment of personality. In the above chapters we have seen what "Russian spirit" is. But, is there a similar thing at our neighbors, such as "Chinese", "Japanese", "Korean", or "Mongolian" spirit? It exists in every nation, and it always emerges in similar circumstances, the protection of honor, dignity, national interests and the country. When there is a fate in those values, a state emerges, in which a man can show supernatural abilities in combat, all the way to self sacrifice. What kind of state is it? What are its characteristics? We call it the state of dispersion, and what are its characteristics, we are about to see. In order to do that one thing should be remembered: the higher neural activity has two levels - the first and the second signaling system. The first: the level of perception of information through sensory systems, the level of feeling (but not always understanding). The second: the perception of information in the form of code - words, expressions that make some notion, and express the ideas of things and phenomena (as you see, for the level of understanding, the understanding of the meaning of the words is necessary). So, we can see that these two levels are interrelated, and each one contributes to the human activity. The first one is expressing the sensory feelings. The other one is able to not only express the information as an idea, but also to create and fantasize (not only about itself, but also about the environment). And that can cause the same changes in the organism as a real activity. The states of a person change accordingly. Now we make several interesting conclusions: thinking of one self as a guardian of the fatherland (patriotism) enables the increase of "self" to the unexpected proportions, and, in accordance, the increase of the capabilities to supernatural;

little goals ask for a little imagination, thus, making a man small too. And vice versa: the more developed the imagination, the more free is the man. The ability to travel appears, and not only over the Earth, but to the other worlds too, which enables to merge with the Universe; the word becomes dominant, and thanks to it, the state of the man can be changed purposefully.

We have come to the need to pay attention to the word, as a commandant of the higher reasonable activities of a person. The word can hurt and cure. Same here, in the state of dispersion, the feeling of one's own body disappears: "self" is dispersing in the environment, and the word gets the deciding importance. In this state, the feelings of duty and obligation dictate the further action. And how to do it - this is "suggested" by the training processes of IRB (the minimization principle: achieving the goal with the minimum strain and the energy expenditures). The main feature of "Russian style" is actually the word. Isn't it the same with "Russian spirit"? Remember our literature and art: the charge of the word sense in it causes the greatest emotional outburst. Remember how the song helps in the hard times. Aren't there words in other fighting systems? There are, but the state of a man is different there. How? We will now see. Naturally, in all the styles the words are used to describe the actions. But they have the most importance in the state of dispersion, when the sense is spreading until it becomes one with the environment. If you paid attention, you noticed the contradiction. On one hand, for the true interaction with the environment, the dispersion is needed, and on the other - one must keep the focus on solving the practical problems (which results in narrowing of the comprehension). Now what? This contradiction is only an illusion (subjective), and it depends on your knowledge, spiritual values, and is hidden in the personal relation with oneself and the environment. This is what defines the contents of a certain style of combat training, or the choice of the fighting style. If that relation is put in the form of "hitting", "breaking", "crushing", than you will get into the state of concentration whether you want it or not, i.e. the thinking effort is aimed at the completion of the thoughts, and to the structural levers of the man that are supposed to do it. There is no understanding of the situation, nor the use of the basic characteristic of the functional system (remember: solving the invariable assignment with varying means and ways). The most important ideas become - faster, stronger. Otherwise, how can one keep up with the changes in the environment! And where does one pull the strength for that kind of action? From one's own emotions. Since love is not appropriate (id doesn't fit the state of focus), one is left with using the malice, anger, hatred. And so, year after year, until the nature takes its toll, and one is forced to understand that in order to use principle of interaction, one must understand not only himself, but the environment too. That one mustn't be aggressive to its environment, including the social one: it is much bigger than the individual, it reflects his actions and returns them multiplied. "You reap what you sow". In "Russian style" the emotions in training are different. The structure of the training process is following: to know one's own abilities through work according to the laws, learning the various effects of the environment (in fighting they show as dangers), and react accordingly. The words that become the expressions of the spirit appear as the ideas: "I must", "I act (do)", "I acted (did)". And the body simply realizes the ideas.

Comprehension is aimed at the changes of the situation, and you should know how to get into it and to achieve the wanted result. What is left to remember is that the higher the spiritual level of the intentions and consciousness, the higher the degree of dispersion, and the more realistic the actions. Finally, we have enough facts to establish the influence of different fighting styles on the personality. Although, we should also establish the conditions in which this influence is working. The education process itself is going on outside the training too. The influence of the environment leaves its mark and forms particular view of life. We will take a look at the needs of the man, which are limited to training. There is no sense comparing which style is better (worse) for the personality. After all, that is an individual thing. The nature gave us a reason to decide what is the best for us. But in general, it obvious that the difference depends on what principles of interaction does the man follow. So, our goal - to establish the degree of influence of different fighting styles on the formation of personality, with the effect of the environment in training, and with personal active involvement and effort. We will divide the styles and their requirements in training on natural ones (the main thing - the naturalness of movements and their adaptability to the environmental changes), and the artificial ones (based on numerous repetitions of chosen movements). The biggest essential difference is, as we know, in the state of personality. In one case - dispersion, in the other - concentration. Now, let's see what happens if the same action is performed in these different conditions. In the dispersion state, the entire organism is working actively, with the participation of all the external information (a sound, a flash of light, the scenery - anything). Thus, the following requirements are put before a man: accomplish the mission, resisting all the obstacles in the way. And in the state of concentration: there is the goal and the way of achieving it, in fact, the whole world is narrowed to the limits of the goal. And what about obstacles? If there werent any, striving for the goals would be rare. Are you sure that the obstacles will allow you to get to the goal? They still exist in reality, and they only disappear in your mind. In the first way, this is what is needed to accomplish the mission: to study the conditions in which we shall act, forecast the obstacles, and to think of the possibilities of passing over (around) them, with constant corrections, depending on the situational changes. In the second one: the focus on the goal, and the energy. Who will break whom: you or the obstacle? Which one is more appropriate in your opinion? Think about it! Relying on the physiology law of "you learn what you practice", following conclusions may be drawn. In accordance with the environment requirements and your goals, and in your interaction with it (environment), the persons character and the lifestyle are formed. If the system of relations is changed, than the conclusion is such: the character and the way of life depend on the way of achieving the goals. Also, the methodology of training of IRB gives more possibilities, comparing with other fighting styles, to learn the realistic interaction with the environment. In conclusion of this chapter, remember that serving the body limits self-knowledge, while serving the spirit enables it. How can body forget its essence, you may ask? And

who will contain the "Russian soul"? The principle of unity helps to find the solution: caring of body, in order to provide the spiritual growth.

The principles of interaction, according to Russian style The man is a social creature. By practicing "Russian style", we learn about ourselves, certain principles of interaction with the environment are being created inside us. The goal of training is already known: to feel comfortable in communication. This is possible when you fist conquer yourself! Remember Pushkin's tale of the princess and the seven knights. The evil stepmother asked the mirror who is the most beautiful in the world, and it answered that that it was the young princess. The woman got angry and broke the mirror, and when she met the princess on the doorstep, she fell dead from envy.3 So, what happened? A tragedy of the local character. The mirror was broken and the queen (stepmother) died in her own home. But, it looks like such an ending was inevitable. There is an emphasis on the principles of upbringing and interrelations that do not fit the "Russian style". The most basic principle in "Russian style" defines the system of relations. Accordingly, the answer to the question "who is the most beautiful in the world?" is this: "You are the most beautiful in the entire world"... but in your own merits. Do y ou know anyone better than you in the world?... By your terms of course. That way, the system of relations in the life is established - "I". We have found the essence of the feeling of dignity, the first ingredient of the "Russian spirit"! We look further. It looks like there are other "I"s around, also with dignity. What is needed is the principle of interaction that goes like this: "act upon others, as you would like them to act upon you". But, the communication isn't always going well. This is only one half of the formula. The other half is: do onto others as they've done to you". If the communication isn't working after this principle, than it is obviously not time or place for it. Would there have been a tragedy, had the mirror answered in harmony with the principles of "Russian style"? Probably not. The queen's action is more complicated. Such an ending was imminent. The story sais she was a true queen: tall, beautiful, graceful, stunning. But her character (we would say - the personality features shown during the communication): vain, moody, stubborn and jealous. In IRB it is understood that we must first conquer ourselves. Get rid of the characteristics that interfere with communication: malice, greed, envy etc. Remember whet did the envy do to the queen. A principle follows: "everything comes out of you, depends on you". In other words - if you want something to happen, make the conditions for it, and if you do not - make the conditions to prevent it. Analyze Russian proverbs and sayings, take a look at the folk literature and art that causes one to think. That is where the "Russian spirit" is kept.
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The author quotes the exact rhymes from the poem, but it would take too long for me to transl ate it into rhymes, so I chose to paraphrase the story. I thought that the contents is more important to you than the form.

Although, here is another proverb: "If you don't want any evil, do not do any good". There is a whole bunch of questions that scream for an answer, before the meaning of the proverb can be grasped. Let's think about it. Say, there are two participants in a communication. You do all the good things, and in response, you got something that makes you uncomfortable, and of course you think - it is evil. Don't rush! To whom have you done good? If it is yourself, than it is the result of deviating from the realistic comprehension of life. If you wanted to do someone good on purpose, than you haven't figured what does he see as good. Therefore, we must first establish what is good. It is what fits the ego of people. And again we come to the "Russian style" of interrelations: to think, to understand, to propose a goal, to act. In this case, the good will be returned multiplied. Let's mention a couple more sayings that help a realistic, natural communication. "Don't be afraid to admit your own stupidity" - of course, from where it is obvious!!! "Better the bitter truth than the sweet lie".

The most widespread and powerful weapon Is there any truth in the world? Yes, as much as needed. More precisely - there are as many truths as there are people. Everyone has their own, i.e. such a notion is formed based on the sensory systems: "that is the way I see it, understand it, and feel it". That is an appropriate declaration of the personal view of the world. Still, let's think about it, is there any truth in the world? Sure, it's just that nobody has found it yet... And, what is the truth anyway? The understanding of the essence of processes, happenings, relations, formed on the level of human ideas and conceptualizations, and confirmed by scientific accomplishments. In other words, the second degree of thinking activity. The truth can be discussed, as we see, only on the level of human scientific accomplishments. Is it true that the Russian people are lazy? It is. Although, the people are being stolen from and cheated, and they do not want to give everything to the thieves. It is interesting to ask, whose truth id this? Of those who steal and cheat. For the people, the truth is that they work, they do their best to build the country again, but they can not even secure themselves. Of course they are lazy to work for the thieves. Where is the truth in this? We see it is on both sides. But, there is the absence of the common denominator - the national interest. That is why the civil war between these truths is going on. The most fierce, bloody, and stupid one. Otherwise, there wouldn't be any war. Who is right? Everybody are - they all have their truths. And who is guilty? Everybody are they cannot find the common ground. What are the weapons used? The words, without any confirmation in actions, and the words that are not true to the inner intentions. To sum up, the human essence is not established by what one talks or does, but by the purity and honesty of the inner thoughts, most often undeclared. You must have heard the phrase like: "We meant only the best, but it happened like always...". It is in absolute contrast with the contents of the "Russian spirit", because the word doesn't precede the action, nor is it similar with it. Have you ever tried these modes of action on yourself? Let's see what happens if we bring the last sentence in harmony with the principle of "the word and the action": "It happened exactly as we wanted it to, good as

always...". Now, there are several questions. The first is the one from the standpoint of the national interest: good for whom? And there is one following immediately: what good can for the Russian nation can do the person who speaks unclearly and vaguely? What is the danger from the word as a weapon? Let us go back for help to the IRB. The weapon is something able to kill physically, but, pay attention to this, it is made by words. It looks like everything is clear now, but... it doesn't work. In general, the man always gets sleepy, and doesn't finish what he is supposed to. The word is killing the thought, it turns Man into a man-like creature, by taking his reason off. The word can be treaded, taking the most important thing away - the joy of communication. The word turns against you from within, convincing you that what it says is the only truth. Everybody has heard that "the politics4 - is a dirty business". Who has expressed this thought, and why? No one knows anymore. But it still lives in peoples minds, crippling their souls and fate. What can help us to confront such a weapon? The feeling of personal dignity. Its base is the purity of hidden thoughts. And it also uses the abilities given to us by nature the ability to think. Let's think about the mentioned exclamation. First of all, the policy of what? Let it be, the protection of the national interests (after all, this is what every single politician is talking about, starting his/her carrier). It follows: "the policy of protecting the national interests - is a dirty business". When I heard it for the first time, I felt the need to ask: "Grandpa5, what are you doing? What is your policy? Maybe you are confused about what should be done, and where. What will be the results of your actions, if it is a dirty business"? Interesting conclusions can be drawn from considering the second part of the saying "...dirty business". In what sense? Is it the clothing that gets dirty? Well, that is expected in a workplace. Is it the soul? First of all, clean your thoughts. Unite your words and actions. Think of this, is there such an action in the world that can make you forget you are a man!? We have already considered the modes of protection that have the fate in human values in their foundations, which in turn enables the preservation of the freedom of thought. The ways of protection end with by testing the harmony between the words and actions, and by "advertising" of the secret thought of "dirty business". From the standpoint of "Russian style", the civil war became more serious. The action of changing certain human values with some that are not in accordance with "Russian style" is in progress, some minor ones that yield in the narrowing of comprehension of the basic notions. And that is someone else's, foreign spirit. Such a construction is easy to direct towards the needs of the enemy, who will use it for his own interests. Does this sound familiar, from the history? Building the means of fear control follows inevitably. Otherwise, how will they get their servants - except through the lowering of the mind to the level of feelings, where the most important thing is - material values. The most interesting thing is that there can not be any winners among those who participate in this civil war. The same destiny awaits them all - the control from outside. Make your own judgments about those who let and allowed the narrowing of the reason, their being has disappeared, only the physiology remained. And those who performed the narrowing of the consciousness, they destroyed their own base. Who will create, thus enabling the progress and making the state wealthier? Let's
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In Russian, there is no diference between the terms "politics" and "policy". In Russian, one can addres any elderly person with "grandpa/grandma", in a familiar conversation.

stop this nonsense and stupidity expressed through the word game s and their realizations through inappropriate actions! How? Let's establish the national interest (the interest of all the people who live in this country, and those who are coming to live here), and let's declare it loudly! Let us conceive the way and the stages of realizing the national interest. And from there on - "by words and actions"!