Former Propaganda Executive at Russia
Russia showed a consistent interest in the Balkans starting from the acquisition of Malorossia
during the reign of Ekaterina the Great (XVIII century).
Russia showed a consistent interest in the Balkans starting from the acquisition of Malorossia
during the reign of Ekaterina the Great (XVIII century).
Short answer:
No way to know. But if we project some trends in Russia’s past history, Istanbul as our imperial city had a strong chance to become the “second capital” of the Russian civilization