Since what you "see" is entirely dependent on how it is reported in your local media, it's unlikely that it will change anytime soon, regardless of what will happen in Russia.
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Oerdin
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http://www.salon.com/2014/02/07/mos...ochis_above_and_beyond_what_weve_seen_before/
So if the media doesn't report it then the corruption doesn't exist? Come on, man, you can do better than that. Putin is running Russia like a mafia state where if you do what he says he lets everyone wet theor beak with corruption. That is how he buys loyality from his underlings and it only costs the taxpayers and citizens in the form of lost services and lost development so who cares, right?
So if the media doesn't report it then the corruption doesn't exist? Come on, man, you can do better than that. Putin is running Russia like a mafia state where if you do what he says he lets everyone wet theor beak with corruption. That is how he buys loyality from his underlings and it only costs the taxpayers and citizens in the form of lost services and lost development so who cares, right?
Corruption does exist and it's quite serious problem as I said above. It is on a level of Eastern European or other BRICS states, give or take, which means there's a lot of room for improvement. What I wouldn't exaggerate, is Putin's personal role in the current situation. Corruption is a systemic problem, which existed before Putin and will exist after him. Reducing it is a long process, which we in my opinion, are currently undergoing, though at too slow pace.
Perhaps it should be speeded up a bit. Mr Putin promised to combat corruption years ago. So far we have some small fish and a party showing Putin's accomplishments with a plagiarized cartoon. The only country in Europe with remotely comparable corruption I can think of is Ukraine. and I don't mean that as a compliment, as the situation in Russia is far worse. I don't see people demonstrating against corruption in Russia. I do see a government approved program to support corruption in sports.
Kozmos
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Well it's difficult to uproot when corruption becomes part of the populations mentality. I speak from personal experience in Eastern Europe. At best even the special bodies designed to combat it become political weapons which major parties use to snipe each other with when they take over. The only way to really start is at the bottom, because from the lowest levels it always starts. I'm not suggesting letting the big ones fly, but more active measures for small scale corruption is needed to begin changing the mentality.
Former finance minister, Alexei Kudrin, seems to be returning to Russian political scene.
He is going to propose his plans of economical reforms, on presidential Economic Council.
Although he has somewhat controversial reputation in Russia, in my opinion he is capable politician and his return is a good sign.
He is going to propose his plans of economical reforms, on presidential Economic Council.
Although he has somewhat controversial reputation in Russia, in my opinion he is capable politician and his return is a good sign.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...n-on-deficit-cut-to-jumpstart-economic-growth
Don't know about "cutting the state’s role in the economy, increasing the pension age and making the judicial system more independent," but I've had a rare opportunity to enjoy the law-enforcement system independence first hand just today.
I made a grave mistake of forgetting to turn the head lights on when driving to work today and was flagged down by a road police officer as I was going from Taganskaya square down to the Moscow river. The officer checked my papers and inspected the trunk I opened on his request, and was sniffing my answers to his questions carefully for alcohol.
In about 3 minutes I was driving on; no ticket for the lights, no corruption involved.
However, while my experience with that particular officer was an improvement compared to my past experience on average, it was a drop among the recent episodes. Probably the last five. So I still wish our law enforcement system was more dependent on, say, the legal procedure saying they need to have a witness to the search when asking me to open my trunk, or that the alcohol traces check-up does not and shall not involve the officer's nose.
So, when Kudrin talks about law enforcement system independence, I'd like to ask him independence from what he has in mind...
I made a grave mistake of forgetting to turn the head lights on when driving to work today and was flagged down by a road police officer as I was going from Taganskaya square down to the Moscow river. The officer checked my papers and inspected the trunk I opened on his request, and was sniffing my answers to his questions carefully for alcohol.
In about 3 minutes I was driving on; no ticket for the lights, no corruption involved.
However, while my experience with that particular officer was an improvement compared to my past experience on average, it was a drop among the recent episodes. Probably the last five. So I still wish our law enforcement system was more dependent on, say, the legal procedure saying they need to have a witness to the search when asking me to open my trunk, or that the alcohol traces check-up does not and shall not involve the officer's nose.
So, when Kudrin talks about law enforcement system independence, I'd like to ask him independence from what he has in mind...
I started driving in 1999. Though I do remember I paid bribes a few times, I honestly can't remember when it was the last time. But I do remember that it was my decision to, first, stay within the rules as much as I can, no self-cheating, and, second, not to pay bribes whatever happens.
In 2005 my driver's license was suspended for 6 months for not paying the bribe, basically.
It was a freshly bought car with paper "transit" number plates which were supposed to be fixed inside the car on the front and read windows using duct tape - until the car is registered with the new owner and the new steel plates are placed where the number plates usually are. And the hind one unstuck and fell off the glass and I did not notice that until I was hooted by the police cruiser. I spent about half an hour arguing with the police that my actions do not qualify as "driving a car without registration plates" (the penalty for which was the license suspension) but were in fact "driving a car with improperly placed registration plates" (the penalty for which was 50 RUB ticket). It was as pointless as talking to some posters here. It took them another 45 minutes to fill out the protocol saying something like "Mr.Daw was driving his <car_model> registration number <registration_number> without registration number plates." The judge said she has no reason to distrust a police officer and suspended my license. When I asked her where the officer took the number from if there were no plates, she said she had no idea and did not care. Case closed.
This was the only episode of sheer madness in my whole driver's career though.
In (IIRC) 2008 I bought my first dash cam, and immediately noticed that the police practically don't stop me for the papers check anymore, which used to be the most often reason to pull me out - since I tend to drive very lawfully and don't give any other reasons. They also became incredibly polite in the rare occasions they did stop me (like today), so I basically had nothing to complain about.
So, in my experience since 2005 - drive lawfully and have a dash cam, and there will be no problem with road police or bribery there.
While it is true, my main reason for having one was not the anti-corruption notion, it was a stupid accident when a guy standing in front of me at the street light released the brakes and rolled back into me though I tooted him to bring his attention to the fact that his car was rolling. Then the crazy dude jumped out of his car and started yelling at me that I bumped him.
Though none of the cars suffered any damage (there was not enough room between us for his rolling car to gain enough speed), I imagined I would have no proof it was not me who caused the accident in case of investigation.
Next day was my first day driving around with a dash cam.
Oerdin
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Now, THAT, if actually carried out, would indeed be excellent news. Something tells me the dictator won't actually follow through as it would go against his personal interests to have a truly independent judiciary and the rule of law. Something Russia currently lacks.
This something is your TV, which unfortunately always tells the same on this matter.
My something tells me something else. I'd really like to see his plan on how to avoid descending into the unruly feudalism with any guy with shoulder straps having unfettered power over his region. Really, I am a bit concerned about the perspective of having really truly independent guys like this one. Some cannonball must be attached to their ankles.
Or I don't understand the word "independent" as well?
Or I don't understand the word "independent" as well?
I guess, by independent law-enforcement system he means the system which is doing better job in terms of equal treatment of ordinary people and guys with big money (or right connections). And which would better protect small business from attempts to use "administrative resource" against them.
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How dose Russia feel about being banned from the Olympic games widespead drug use and cheating ? I dont think Russia will be banned though many individuals whom have cheated will be banned from competing.
Dose Russia feel it was worth it to cheat on such a wide scale for medals ? Russia did win more then double the medals in the Souchi Olympics which was considered highly suspicious.
Dose Russia feel it was worth it to cheat on such a wide scale for medals ? Russia did win more then double the medals in the Souchi Olympics which was considered highly suspicious.
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