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When was Russia a democracy? [1] It should also be remembered that Putin enjoyed real popularity, especially during his first Presidency because he brought bac
by mytailorisrich 2y ago
When was Russia a democracy? [1]
It should also be remembered that Putin enjoyed real popularity, especially during his first Presidency because he brought back order and living standards improved. Regarding Ukraine, the way he took Crimea "back" with barely a shot fired was also extremely popular in Russia.
[1] https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/why-russias-democracy-never-began/ https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/why-russias-demo...
- cutemonster 2y agoFTA: > I vividly remember the sense of possibility in Russia around the year 2000 He means there was the possibility of a different future, with democracy, until Putin step by step took the power. > Putin enjoyed real popularity, Trump got lots of votes, isn't that a similarity?