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A poignant aspect of the conversation revolved around the differences between urban and rural sentiments in Russia. Constantine asserts that while Moscow is indeed different from the rest of Russia, the distinctions are nuanced. Large cities may have a greater proportion of free thinkers, but the differences are not as stark as often portrayed. The overarching issue is the scale of state influence and the extent to which propaganda shapes perceptions in rural areas.