Masha Gessen

I have come pretty much full circle, from optimistic to despairing. I've sold my home and left the country, which is a clear indication..The potential for anything constructive decreases with every passing day. I think there's something that happens to people living in a country in a state of political crackdown. It will take a very long time to recover..It's like the country's brain chemistry has changed. We're very, very damaged.