The centre of politics in any country is in its capital city. Moscow, the capital of Russia, is not only the most politically central city but it also houses the greatest number of job opportunities. Trying to cross provincial borders in Russia is unlike the freedom we have in Canada. Each province has its own centre which is trying to compete economically with Moscow... realistically impossible. The solution, rearrange Russia's territorial boundaries to revolve more equally around Moscow. An impossible task....?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11829633
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Cold War Hangover
Curious as to what this means? So was I.
In short, this article highlights how technically Russia is now a democratic state but hate still lingers from the Russian cold war. Many Russians still refuse to see international organizations as friends. Rather, they still view them as a threat and enemy. The article also highlights why Russia's relations with the UN are becoming more unsettled.
http://www.russiaprofile.org/page.php?pageid=Politics&articleid=a1290432286
In short, this article highlights how technically Russia is now a democratic state but hate still lingers from the Russian cold war. Many Russians still refuse to see international organizations as friends. Rather, they still view them as a threat and enemy. The article also highlights why Russia's relations with the UN are becoming more unsettled.
http://www.russiaprofile.org/page.php?pageid=Politics&articleid=a1290432286
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