Russia without a future "Even Stalin's terror brought factories, dams and a vision for the future. In this sense, today's terrorism is unique in Russian history: its sole purpose is to perpetuate the country that executes it," writes Nina L. Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School, in this article. Photo: Donor / Getty Images.

Russia without a future "Even Stalin's terror brought factories, dams and a vision for the future. In this sense, today's terrorism is unique in Russian history: its sole purpose is to perpetuate the country that executes it," writes Nina L. Khrushcheva, professor of international affairs at the New School, in this article. Photo: Donor / Getty Images.