Maybe we should ask what Soviets think of their regime (most of them supported it, and still more people prefer the Soviet Union to Putin right now). That doesn't make their regime any more or less good.
And how does the "other side" committing atrocities excuse your own atrocities?? That's an appalling way to attempt to self justify.
And how does the "other side" committing atrocities excuse your own atrocities?? That's an appalling way to attempt to self justify.