Lord of the Rings in Ukraine’s War: A full history
We dive into the history of Tolkien’s universe in Russia, stretching to the mid-20th century and extending to the current war in Ukraine. Whether through humor or escapism, fantasy provides relief.
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An isolated land in the East is shrouded in darkness.
An evil lord, worshiped as a deity, rules it.
Thos…
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