Russia just does not have a reputation where the rule of law is the primary factor in the way governments and the courts operate. cf. also the following: * ht

Russia just does not have a reputation where the rule of law is the primary factor in the way governments and the courts operate. cf. also the following: * http://www.cato.org/events/rule-law-russia http://www.cato.org/events/rule-law-russia * http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/20/russia-medvedev-idUSLDE74J0SM20110520 http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/20/russia-medvedev-id... * http://www.freedomhouse.org/article/state-human-rights-and-rule-law-russia-us-policy-options http://www.freedomhouse.org/article/state-human-rights-and-r... * http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703775704576161891700626876.html http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870377570457616... (Google URL and use Referer: information to view) I'm sure others could come up with more sources too.