In Prague today, I went to find the spot where this picture was taken: Soviet tanks in the city center in 1968, crushing the Prague Spring - an attempt by the people to gain more freedom and independence. Soviet Russia wasn't having any of it, here in the heart of Europe.
Look what this place looks like today. Flooded with tourists. I found that the picture was taken from a spot right in front of the medieval famous astronomical clock.
What's happening in Ukraine is more of the same.