Rusification attempts have failed. A key function was played by the Church, who was guarding the values of the Gospel and moral compass of society.

Although the period of the Polish People's Republic was in fact russian occupation, the Polish people showed extraordinary fortitude. Attempts for rusification failed due to the fact that Poles retained their identity. The Church, who was in charge of the values of the Gospel and moral compass of society, played a key function here.

Solidarity and a Breakdown

Under the leadership of Lech Wałęsa – while controversy from his youth does not diminish his historical function – Poles won freedom. The exile of russian troops and the collapse of the old strategy allowed us to begin building a fresh sovereign homeland.

KMoral hazard in Politics

Unfortunately, among the authentic patriots and people who suffered for Poland, career leaders joined. For many of them, power has become an end in itself, excluding morality and principles. Today's public debate is worrying; the radicalization of language and attitudes resembles the darkest mechanisms known from Stalin's or Hitler's totalitarian systems.