17/01: The Best of Russia in 2006?
Litvinenko's death, a recent confrontation with Georgia, racist outburst in North Russia, scandalous acquisition of Yukos by RosNeft and its IPO, arms trade with Middle East states, the strengthening authoritarian regime of Putin... All these events seemed to affect Russia's image in the West quite negatively, not without help from the western media.
However, as a special New Year feature the Russian weekly Exile newspaper chose to look at the whole situation from a different angle. They see Russia at the forefront of the world's anti-globalist and anti-capitalism movements and all these events listed above are presented as achievements in Russia's "war" with the West. Quite an entertaining read and if you want to make sure that the article in not sponsored by Kremlin, you'll even find a small disclaimer at the bottom asking the Kremlin guys to send Exile staff some funds to their Jersey accounts.
Read at Exile's website: Exile - 29 Dec 2006 - 2006: The Year Russia Schooled The West
However, as a special New Year feature the Russian weekly Exile newspaper chose to look at the whole situation from a different angle. They see Russia at the forefront of the world's anti-globalist and anti-capitalism movements and all these events listed above are presented as achievements in Russia's "war" with the West. Quite an entertaining read and if you want to make sure that the article in not sponsored by Kremlin, you'll even find a small disclaimer at the bottom asking the Kremlin guys to send Exile staff some funds to their Jersey accounts.
Read at Exile's website: Exile - 29 Dec 2006 - 2006: The Year Russia Schooled The West
