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The article presents a discussion on the article by Evgeny Vladimirovich Voyeykov, Doctor of Historical Sciences, on the issue of the influence of the degree of unity of Russian society on the course of military conflicts and the integrity of the country in crisis situations, organized by the editorial board of the journal. The focus is on the author’s idea of “split” as a systemic factor in Russian history. The issues discussed are highly relevant for both historical research and understanding contemporary social processes.

The article examines the impact of the degree of unity of Russian society on the course of military conflicts and the integrity of the country in crisis situations. The main manifestations of the split in Russian society are considered. It is shown that if a split in society crosses a critical line, the country disintegrates (the Troubles, 1917, 1991), or Russia loses in an armed conflict where the enemy did not have an overwhelming advantage (the Crimean War).