On 18/12/2008, at 11:46 AM, [email protected] wrote: > > The recovery was caused by two things: Putin controlling the mob so > businessmen knew who to bribe, and the rise in fuel costs. But, the > last 4 > years, as he consolidated his power, he also concentrated the > wealth....I > don't think anyone would argue that Russia is not a more autocratic > country > than it was even 4 years ago. These types of countries rarely have > well > off citizens.
More than that, why are there so many Russian ex-pats, well-educated, doing menial jobs in tourist resorts? 'cause it's better than no job in Russia. Charlie. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
