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Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Russian anti-crisis plan

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Russia has to overcome the global crisis and quickly turned to positive growth is in the year 2010. How effective is the Russian government to implement anti-crisis strategies and what has actually been the Russian economy back to life?

Russia's economy fell into recession in 2009, when the economy shrank by about 8.5% of markets and the Russian stock markets shed as one trillion U.S. dollars at more value. Besides the price of Urals crude oil heavy, the main source of incomefor Russia, lost value more than 70% since its record high of $ 147 in July 2008 and Russia's foreign exchange reserves fell from their high of $ from 210.000.000.000 386.000.000.000 $.

To promote the economic growth of the Russian government allocated over $ 200,000,000,000 dollars, or 14% of GDP, for companies and banks weather the economic storm. " The result of Russia's economy emerged from recession in the third quarter of 2009 and Russian stocks were the best performing in theWorld. Russia's MICEX index has doubled in value in 2009 and again in 2008 half of its losses.

Perhaps one of the reasons for the dramatic turnaround is the result of limited exposure to Russian banks, financial institutions and the general population, the risky loans and debt that has plagued the United States or the European Union. The other reason is simply the fact that in 2009 the price of oil rose to a level that is sufficient for the stabilization of the RussianEconomy.

This year the Russian government plans to spend $ 1210000000 reactive labor, massive restructuring of company debt, Russian companies are expensive and lower credit lines for companies and individuals. The Russian government has also provided money for social projects and to minimize the social security to social unrest in 2010.

Despite the positive results for the Russian economy in 2009, questions remain. How effective is the Russian government inAllocation and monitoring of the use of funds for the economy? Modern History of the widespread corruption of the Russian government officials suggests that the effective use of anti-crisis fund are not as successful as in the U.S. and Europe.

What will the government do in 2010, growing inflation and the dependence on oil to slow? Investing in nanotechnology, clean energy, and small to medium-sized enterprises must begin to realistically show some real progress on RussiaMove away from a commodity-based economy. This will contribute to creating new jobs, also to create an issue of importance for the Russian government.

How can the government run the banks to resume lending, and with more reasonable interest rates? Russian government banks need to cut their way into the commercial and private loans to finance private banks, the interest and create a new wave of credit for business growth and consumer spending.

It is clear thatRussia is heavily dependent on the growth of world economy and stable oil and other commodity prices. If the world economy will see a second wave of financial crisis, the Russian economy could collapse is subject to another.

Perhaps the most positive results for the Russian economy have done very little with the Russian government and its anti-crisis plan and more to do with global commodity prices? Unfortunately for Russia and the Russian economy, "such as oilgo, go Russia. "

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Russian Police Officer PT. 1

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Russian police officer Alexey Dymovskiy talk about the current state of the Russian police (militsya). English subtitles. From dymovskiy.ru I'm not the guy in the video, I'm just a translator.

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Basic Russian Terms for Your Trip to Russia

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

If you are planning a trip to Russia, you must endeavor to prepare. Practice drinking vodka is a good start, but you must know some basic Russian terms.

Russia is a unique and fascinating country. Once there lived a year, I can tell you, it's like nothing you will do in Europe or elsewhere. The culture is very different from the language. The language, in particular, is the first hurdle you face.

The RussianLanguage is based on the Cyrillic alphabet. From the sounds of individual letters to their common essence, everything is different than what you are used to. If you try to wing, will you be in for big trouble. To help you, here are some basic words and phrases, you should know.

The first phrase I mastered while in Russia was "ya ne gavaru puruski." This phonetic mess can "I do not speak Russian will be translated." Trust me, you should learn this. I was so goodRipping it off that many people actually thought I spoke Russian, but was just a jerk!

"Privyet" is probably a familiar word. It means "Hello" or hello and common greeting. The sentence is pronounced just at the beginning and end hard – privYET. That being said, I mumble constantly and nobody seemed to fit just about any discussion item.

"Tak" is a word used to buy time or give the impression, you think deep. A Russian will often stop and say, tak tak … tak …and then react. It is the equivalent of hmmm in the English language. You can use it to sound intellectual or during the negotiations on a purchase.

"Nuzhnik" is one of the most important phrases. It is an informal term used when trying to find a toilet. Remember, this is very informal, as in "Where's the can?" I do not know why but it stuck in my head.

Obviously there are a few zillion different phrases of Russian you will need at some point in your journey. At least nowYou can say: "Hello. I do not speak Russian … hmmm … I need to find who can!

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The Russian guitar – an instrument of the people

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

Compared with the rest of his family, the Russian guitar has a relatively short history. While Europe has been enjoying the melodious sounds of the guitar in one form or another since the 14th Century, the guitar is not their way to Mother Russia by the end of the 18th Century, almost 400 years later. But when it came, it found a warm welcome, and the guitar has become an established facet of Russian culture. Interestingly, his story has beeninextricably linked with the politics of the country, and the instrument's popularity has risen and fallen with the times.

First, Russia is the classical guitar, or Spanish, other guitar. The main and most important difference is that the Russian guitar or guitar semistrunnaya has seven strings, unlike the traditional instrument six. There are also versions with two necks and 11 or 12 strings, but these are less common. The instrument is traditionallywithout a pick, the fingers either strumming or picking. The invention is to Andrei Sychra, who in the late 18th Century, was born and wrote over a thousand compositions attributed to his lifetime.

Before the revolution of 1917, the Russian guitar widespread and popular in Russia as the Spanish guitar. His popularity reached its climax during the second half of the 19th Century, which is at least partly due to the popularity of the "City of Romance"Songs at the time. It was during this time that the peasants from the country flocking the cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg were, and these songs, the guitars were designed and touched the lives of the common man, were in line with the social movement. But while was the early Soviet times, Lenin and Stalin, such music bourgeois and fell into disfavor. The old Russian school of guitar, but still strong, and the seven-stringed instrumentremained.

Although the Spanish guitar has gained some popularity in Russia over the last hundred years, especially in genres such as jazz and rock and roll, continue to the Russian guitar to be the norm. Wrote The Origin of Russian bard music or music outside the Soviet establishment, helped fight the influence of the Spanish instrument. This genre emerged in the 1960s, and their music is highly similar to the techniques originally used in the "city romance" 50 SongsPrevious year. Could be that kind of music, and the Russian guitar is not necessary to avoid overrun by the Russian culture of the Western musical influences like the Beatles and Elvis Presley.

Until the late 1970s began producing guitars Soviet factories, only seven-stringed instruments. Manufacturers began a gradual transition to that time and today, both types of instruments in Russia are available. The Russian guitar continue to be popular in his homeland, but probablyits flexibility, the relative simplicity of some basic chords and the ease of playing alternating bass lines. In fact, the attractiveness of the Russian guitar is so strong that the Russian émigré who has been living guitarist in the Western countries know that changing six-string acoustic guitar seven string instruments.

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Notable Russian individuals

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Russia is a wonderful country with a long and complex history. A number of remarkable individuals from the country come here and have some highlights.

Russia is famous (and infamous) throughout the centuries for many different reasons. Home to the bitter cold of exile in Siberia, the many different imperial rule of the Tsar and czarinas and a cultural crossroads between Asia and Europe, Russia is a place full of secrets. Known in recent times as theHome of communism and the enemy during the Cold War, Russia has many famous residents. Here are some of the many people who have changed the world.

One of the most famous composers in the world was born and raised in Russia. Pyotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) was the composer of many operas, and its haunting melodies and prolific amount of work have made his name are as common as those of Mozart, Bach and Beethoven. With such impressive works as "The Nutcracker""Sleeping Beauty" and "Eugene Onegin", Tchaikovsky brought his delicate balance of storytelling and memorable songs in the world. He appeared with his orchestra in the world, and died of cholera at the age of 53 years.

Was another of the many famous Russian people, Alexander Pushkin, the famous writer and poet. Pushkin (1799-1837) was a poet, who came from a poor family. He struggled through poverty, and could at the Tsarskoe Selo Lyceum, which wasObjective in the elite training in Russia. His first poem was published when he was 15 (1814) was, and he wrote his big play, "Eugene Onegin" at the age of 24 years. He died in a duel with a French loyalists, Dante, in 1837.

A last look at the famous Russian people in the history brings us to another writer, the playwright Anton Chekhov (1860-1904). Chekhov's many pieces, like "The Cherry Orchard" and "Three Sisters" are in all regions of the Russian Federation at this stage -Day. With his life experiences, Chekhov was able to dramatic works, the author crafts an influence to this day. In his works he was to be shown in a position to personal conflicts, through direct dialogue and intense images. His plays, which, although well-loved by his country and the rest of the world equally, not even Chekhov's chosen vocation – he never admits to being a playwright. He died of a heart attack at the age of 44 years.

The many Russians, who have contributed to the literary and musical worlds of form arestill of paramount importance. Without their valuable contributions, would be our artistic universe lacks some of the brightest stars.

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Russian Arctic Claims

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Russia remains the country with the largest proven natural gas reserves in the world and the largest exporter of oil after Saudi Arabia. Has limited the mismanagement of resources in conjunction with technology, the vast resources can not be saved with its persistent denial of intervention made by the successful extraction without further limitation efforts. Current estimates show projected that Russia 's large reserves, no extension ormore operations are becoming less and will be opened up until almost the year 2030. Instead of asking, has the support of experienced and specialized foreign oil outfits, Russia instead of increasing their reach by claim decided in a controversial 460,800 square miles swaths of Arctic sea ice covered an estimated billion unproven hydrocarbon reserves held.

In 2001, Russia issued documents before the United Nations say that the Lomonosov Ridge, until there is a significantPart of the seabed of the Arctic Ocean's floor, was actually an extension of the Siberian continental shelf and should be considered as part of the Russian Federation to explore and exploit them to be recognized. The International Convention of 1982 on the Law of the Sea was an area of twelve miles off the coast of all countries and an even more far-reaching economic zone of 200 miles for each country exclusive rights to drilling and exploration have. Russia's claim to the Lomonosov Ridge extends far beyond these200 miles economic zone, however, and the United Nations has so far refused their demands.

Russia continues to explore her research shows the Arctic in the hope that at the United Nations, which they deserve and to begin drill, it could be for the immense opportunities. To expand its 200 miles economic zone, Russia must show the structure of the continental shelf of the back similar to the geological structure of the underwater land mass expansion in their area.The lure of the back has its estimated 10 billion tons of untapped reserves. These reserves would bow Russia, with the boom in information necessary to continue its power as one of the world's largest natural resources companies. Not only the oil and gas would be obtained contribute to the energy needs of its citizens, but the money would be collected from exports, as global supplies continue to decrease and the price of oil dramatically moreincrease.

The United States and Canada are just as closely in the hope of Russia 's claims are again denied. Perhaps the United Nations are divided in equal parts of the Arctic give drilling rights to all neighboring countries. Until then, major gas and oil companies like Triple Diamond Energy Corp. will continue to develop new techniques for drilling deep to develop under snow and ice to the premium under-extract.

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Russian Wedding Traditions

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Wedding traditions are unique in the world. It is one thing that the Russian weddings are known, and that is a lot of fun. These are just some of the interesting customs and traditions of the Russian weddings.

In many ways, the Russian weddings are simpler than in the United States. The guest lists are shorter (usually under 100), there is not a wedding party, and generally made less fuss about details such as flowers and music. It is important that a trulyreally fun party with plenty of alcohol and eating.

It all begins when a man a woman wants to marry him. Couples tend to marry younger in Russia, 18 -22 years old, is a common time. It is usually not an engagement ring and the bond is usually only a few months. This makes sense when you think how much less expensive are the wedding arrangements.

One of the most entertaining events of the day is the wedding when the groom becomes apparent when the brideHouse to escort her to the ceremony. It is run by friends of the bride, which we presented a number of challenges that he must go through before they will let him see his bride welcomed. The bridegroom is allowed to bring his friends to help him. Finally, of course, the groom will be allowed in.

All couples in Russia to be married at the registry to make it official. Followed by a brief religious ceremony can be in the public service, if desired. Generally, there is a small group of witnessesAt the time of the ceremony, the guests make the most of her appearance at the reception. The ceremony can be very amusing read, with funny scripts by close friends and relatives of the couple.

Traditional Russian Wedding dress consisted of an elaborately embroidered skirt worn over a pretty blouse. Pearl bridal jewelry was worn by Russian brides for hundreds of years, and still is today. In addition to a string of pearls, another popular form of wedding jewelryRussia was a series of turquoise beads, representing loyalty. These days Russian brides wear white wedding dresses very similar to what is worn in the Western countries, although they tend to be handmade by the bride or mother.

The ceremony will be followed by a reception at a restaurant or at home, and that's when the party really gets. The bride and groom will be many toasts, molodykh welcomed as "Za too!" (for the newly married), and there is much rejoicing andKisses. Many of the guests offer a toast to the bride and groom, and at this time is a gift to them (cash usual). After roasting, it will eat, dance, eat more and drink plenty.

The day after the receipt of the immediate family and close friends meet again in the house of the bride or the groom's parents. There are many fun games and events to raise more money for the bride and bridegroom. For example, the guests are often toldthat they rent to "eat" their knife and fork. Traditional dishes served, how) and borscht Ukha (fish soup.

The two days of revelry around a marriage in Russia is usually held on Friday and Saturday, every Sunday is a rest from so much fun. And they will need it because it feels rude to a Russian celebration of sobriety! This may be why the Russians are known as much fun weddings.

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