MY4@BKA Posted January 10, 2007 Author Share Posted January 10, 2007 (edited) The old KGB is still functioning he he he this is paranoia less see tv the west civililitation Itself creates danger for itself, exporting "democracy" for the sake of world supremacy Edited January 10, 2007 by Padonak Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-272476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synaesthesia Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 The whole Alexander Litvinenko thing really freaked me out. Using Polonium like that...really scary, it's like the government/Putin is trying to say "WE Killed Him!" without saying it. And then detaining the CEO of Yukos and all the other stories. There was a Time magazine cover article on the loss of civil liberties in Russia as of late. This is serious stuff. Other than that, a really amazing country with a turbulent history, (they've endured the most amazing things, those Russians) and rich culture. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-272738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swad Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Putin kinda freaks me out. I'm worried about where he's taking the country. But I'm sure Russia is a wonderful country! Great musical and literary tradition! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-272864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I used to think Putin was good for Russia (and perhaps he was), but I really doubt it now. Russia certainly needed a strong leader, but my impression is that Putin is changing little in terms of the corruption and "mafia" elements which plague his country. However, I think Russia may be on the right track economically. Focusing on selling natural resources (oil), raw materials (steel) and exporting Soviet technology (aerospace and military hardware) makes a lot of sense. But the political-economic picture is very complex and I do not think that anyone but Russians really understands exactly what is going on (I certainly don't). Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-272987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaemonES Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Ukraine has the most beautiful women in the world... russia is close, it depends what town you live in100% agreed bofors Russia certainly needed a strong leader, but my impression is that Putin is changing little in terms of the corruption and "mafia" elements which plague his country. "Mafia"?? Forget about that. But really, oligarch clans have a huge impact on Putin government. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-273925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OoOoOoO Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Just read this topic. Wide range of opinions. heh. it was funny to read that. It is possible to draw a conclusion - I should shot myself lol Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-273940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaemonES Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 anoynimouss relax, you have oil and gas, but we have only clowns in government Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-273956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 "Mafia"?? Forget about that. But really, oligarch clans have a huge impact on Putin government. Perhaps you can explain what you mean by "mafia" here? I thought these "oligarch clans" were the same thing. In what ways to these types of groups impact the Putin government? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-274874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.C. Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I love Russian accents...no seriously. About the country I cant say much, except that it always appears to be in peril. I really wanna go there and stuff. From this thread, looks to be a beautiful country. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-275743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherilyn Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 good country))) that may be i from here))))) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-275926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Obrien Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 i lived there for some time... its cool and...da ya govoru po ruski Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-275945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_7 Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hoho..i am Malaysian..but right know i'm living here in russia in Novgorod..i think russia is a hard place to go to..it's not only about the climate but the people here also.they russian don't like foreigners.they even beat the foreigners to dead.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-276159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooly Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I prefer to there for a while!!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-276170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hoho..i am Malaysian..but right know i'm living here in russia in Novgorod..i think russia is a hard place to go to..it's not only about the climate but the people here also.they russian don't like foreigners.they even beat the foreigners to dead.. I have heard things like this before. I have also heard the Russia is pretty racist. Be careful. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-276536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Obrien Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 I have heard things like this before. I have also heard the Russia is pretty racist. Be careful. very true Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-276551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtraa Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I think Russia is a great land (imho the biggest country in the world!?) and it has so much to show, very nice places like St.petersburg for example. But the downside is that Putin is a {censored} and that they have much dirty things going on there, like too many children living on the streets and no one cares. And much Childporn, too. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-276795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 With respect to Putin, does the Russian Constitution set any limits on how long he can remain in power? Or can he serve as President for the rest of his life? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-276892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY4@BKA Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) With respect to Putin, does the Russian Constitution set any limits on how long he can remain in power? Or can he serve as President for the rest of his life? Putin very nice prezedent! its term terminates in 2008 It has solved many the Russian problems, for example the Chechen problem Some problems are not solved for one day or one year (for example corruption, illegal migrations and others...) da ya govoru po ruski kryto) priejai k nam eche ))) PS. 2all You know about russia very little... i very badly know english... sory( Edited January 16, 2007 by Padonak Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-276929 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Putin very nice prezedent! its term terminates in 2008 My question really is: can Putin be re-elected again and again? Or is there a legal limit to the number of times he can hold the office of President? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-276957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY4@BKA Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) My question really is: can Putin be re-elected again and again? Or is there a legal limit to the number of times he can hold the office of President? No. the constitution of russia article 81 1. The President of the Russian Federation shall be elected for four years by citizens of the Russian Federation on the basis of universal, equal, direct suffrage by secret ballot. 2. Any citizen of the Russian Federation not younger than 35 years of age who has resided in the Russian Federation on a permanent basis for not less than 10 years may be elected President of the Russian Federation. 3. One and the same person cannot hold the office of the President of the Russian Federation for more than two terms running. 4. The procedure for elections of the President of the Russian Federation shall be determined by federal law. read more here http://www.kremlin.ru/eng/ Edited January 16, 2007 by Padonak Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-276959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bofors Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 No.the constitution of russia article 81 read more here http://www.kremlin.ru/eng/ Ok, this sounds a lot like the US Constitution, but if the translation is correct, "running" means "in a row" or in series. This means that Putin (or anyone) could take a term off and come to be elected President again for two more four year terms. Anyways, so what is going to happen when Putin is done in 2008? Does Putin have a succesor? Will the "oligarchs" take over? Is there going to be turmoil in Russia? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-277365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY4@BKA Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 (edited) "running" means "in a row" or in series.in seriesThis means that Putin (or anyone) could take a term off and come to be elected President again for two more four year terms. no Anyways, so what is going to happen when Putin is done in 2008?there will be other president )Does Putin have a succesor? imho yes Will the "oligarchs" take over?no )Is there going to be turmoil in Russia? no ) drunk bears do not goes on streets ... you can arrive on a visit russia... welcome ) sorry my bad english Edited January 17, 2007 by MY4@BKA Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-277671 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaemonES Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 bofors > Perhaps you can explain what you mean by "mafia" here? Forget, mafia is gone. Mafia is illegal gang, which have some illegal business. Their start, with Gorbachev and Perestroyka early in 1985. During 90th their became mo clearly to law, all their business now is fully legal. > In what ways to these types of groups impact the Putin government? Did you hear about Yukos and Hodorkovsky, about oil transit to Europe? That is. > I have heard things like this before. I have also heard the Russia is pretty racist. Sorry, but this is a nonsense. There are a lot of idiots I think in every country in some of social groups. So skin heads it’s a groups of young fascists, yes they can do a terrible things, but in generally it’s a small groups, and they active only in big cities. Russians and Ukrainians are good, ordinary European people. For example I’m a student of “NTUU” Kiev Polytechnic Institute and there are a lot of Chinese here, especially at my chair. And no conflicts between us, nothing… > My question really is: can Putin be re-elected again and again? No, two terms is a maximum in Russia and in Ukraine too. > Does Putin have a succesor? Yes. > Is there going to be turmoil in Russia? I recommend you visit Saint-Petersburg, this is very great city, seriously. Maybe you know, that last G8 took place in St. Petersburg. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-277920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMAGEDDON Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 If anyone want to came in St.-Petersburg, may to contact with me. %) I will be very greatfull to talk with civilians from other country. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-280006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_7 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 Hoho..today at my place here there are attemps by the skinhead to beat foreign student..at my place here NNovgorod every month you will hear cases like these.. the one thing that annoy me is that they tend to attack together in big numbers..say 25 to 5..coward russians..i am not trying to start flame war with russian friends here.i am pointing out at those cowards who don't have balls to fight one by one.. to those russian who read this..i heard that long time ago russians are very nice towards foreigners??is this true?? i agree this kind of thing happen everywhere in this world.. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/34859-your-opinion-about-russia/page/2/#findComment-281049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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