In this context, the word “liberal” should be understood to suggest that the empire of the “new Russian dream” should be built by purely economic means, excluding all forcible action against other nations.

从这种层面上讲，“自由”这个词应该被理解为“新俄罗斯梦想”的帝国应该通过纯粹的经济手段来建立，而不会对其他国家采取任何强制手段。

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A revived Russian empire, whether it is constructed by force or through economic coercion, is not in anyone’s interests.

一个重新崛起的俄罗斯帝国，不管它是通过武力还是通过经济的压制建立起来的，都是违背大家的利益的。

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Huge mourning crowds, crying, nearly hysterical, could be seen all over the vast empire Stalin had ruled.

斯大林所统治的辽阔帝国上到处可见悲恸的人群近乎歇斯底里地哀嚎。

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