OK, I think a very reasonable line of inquiry is reflected in this text captured from Wikipedia: "…throughout the Soviet era, the Chabad movement maintained a secret network across the USSR.[27]^ Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, state persecution of Chabad ceased. The Chief Rabbi of Russia, Berel Lazar, a Chabad emissary, maintains warm relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.[28]^ Lazar also received the Order of Friendship and Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” medals from him.[29] - So my question is:^
Why would ,^ Vladimirovich, whom I’ve been following for years, with great respect, both for his apparent regard for people, commitment and cleverness, and for his astonishing success in bringing healing and strength to Russia, its institutions and people, Even though I’m aware he grew up in a Jewish neighborhood and apartment housing, take a risk to his plans and programs through exposing himself intimately to exponents of a radical Zionist tinged control agenda? (See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chabad. See you all online at the Fireside Chat today.