In gauging public opinion in Russia today, an unspoken assumption is that if the Soviet Union continued for 70-odd years in the face of famine, collectivization and world war, then the remnant can continue for at least 70 more, until a novel generation arises to address its trouble
Meanwhile Russian political life has fallen into chaos after the December 12 elections. Meanwhile Vladimir Zhirinovsky realizes into food fights with other deputies in the Russian parliament cafeteria.
In Russia as elsewhere, political life thrives upon loyalties and ...
