“Not just that. I’m talking about the stupidity of getting in that kind of situation in the first place.” “I get in that kind of situation all the time, Comrade. It’s not a big deal.” Anger replaced my fear. I didn’t like being treated like a child. “Stop calling me that. You don’t even know what you’re talking about.” “Sure I do. I had to do a report on Russia and the R.S.S.R. last year.” “U.S.S.R.