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Russia... The greatest country on the face of the earth?

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Zeus Frequent Guest Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Posts: 21	Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:28 pm    Post subject: Russia... The greatest country on the face of the earth? I think so. But do Russians who live there also agree?
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Vic Talk Show Host Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 298 Location: Moscow, Russian Federation	Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:40 pm    Post subject: Every country has their advantages and also their shortcomings. I am not going to say that Russia IS the greatest or ISN'T the greatest coutnry on the face of the earth. But I can say that I AM proud to be Russian and that I do find it the best country to live in. Vic
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Intourist Talk Show Host Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Posts: 245 Location: Moscow	Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:41 pm    Post subject: Vic wrote: Every country has their advantages and also their shortcomings. I am not going to say that Russia IS the greatest or ISN'T the greatest coutnry on the face of the earth. But I can say that I AM proud to be Russian and that I do find it the best country to live in. Vic Well said, Vic. Responses will be subjective. There are things I love about this country and are dear to me, and lots of things it needs to solve. But I can make up lists of pluses and minues about any country. It's what you value as important that's gonna determine 'your favorite'.
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MrSpice Lounge Wizard Joined: 14 Jul 2003 Posts: 3431	Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 4:42 pm    Post subject: I think that if Russia did the following, it would become of the greatest countries: 1) developed into a real democracy politically (totally free press, real competition between different parties, etc.) 2) completely liberalized its economy - make investmant climate friendly to domestic and foreign companies and minimize beauracracy. Today, rules change often and because of some high profile cases, a lot of money is leaving russia 3) strengthened the rule of law so that businessesses and people can be certain what happens tomorrow 4) developed world-class system of medical care 5) eliminated outdated immigration rules making Russia truly open to tourism and foreign businessman 6) improves its infrastructure (roads, airports, railroads, etc.) those 6 things would be a good start
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mister_wizzz VIP Joined: 27 May 2004 Posts: 582	Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 5:30 pm    Post subject: MrSpice wrote: I think that if Russia did the following, it would become of the greatest countries: 1) developed into a real democracy politically (totally free press, real competition between different parties, etc.) 2) completely liberalized its economy - make investmant climate friendly to domestic and foreign companies and minimize beauracracy. Today, rules change often and because of some high profile cases, a lot of money is leaving russia 3) strengthened the rule of law so that businessesses and people can be certain what happens tomorrow 4) developed world-class system of medical care 5) eliminated outdated immigration rules making Russia truly open to tourism and foreign businessman 6) improves its infrastructure (roads, airports, railroads, etc.) those 6 things would be a good start Good analysis. Except the point 5 (already done), that s exactly Spain did after Franco's death. And it works.
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Vic Talk Show Host Joined: 29 Mar 2005 Posts: 298 Location: Moscow, Russian Federation	Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:56 pm    Post subject: MrSpice wrote: I think that if Russia did the following, it would become of the greatest countries: 1) developed into a real democracy politically (totally free press, real competition between different parties, etc.) 2) completely liberalized its economy - make investmant climate friendly to domestic and foreign companies and minimize beauracracy. Today, rules change often and because of some high profile cases, a lot of money is leaving russia 3) strengthened the rule of law so that businessesses and people can be certain what happens tomorrow 4) developed world-class system of medical care 5) eliminated outdated immigration rules making Russia truly open to tourism and foreign businessman 6) improves its infrastructure (roads, airports, railroads, etc.) those 6 things would be a good start It will be atleast half a century before ANY country in the world does that Vic
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e VIP Joined: 23 Apr 2005 Posts: 654	Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 10:05 pm    Post subject: True that!
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Roller Just Starting Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Posts: 8 Location: South Australia	Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 4:50 pm    Post subject: Hmm I think Russia is a very special country. Don't know why, but I have recently found myself really intruiged by it, for no particular reason at all. I'd love to one day spend most of my time between Russia and Australia, and while of course your home country is always ur fave (if u wanna see those six things, then come here lol) I'd say that Russia would most likely be my second favourite country. I reckon i could feel patriotic about Russia, which is werid. But then again i'm a weird person so that cancels out.
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