How is the standard of living of Russians since the fall of the USSR? I've had Russian friends tell me that Putin is a great leader that is helping them advance as a nation. He explained that after the fall, Russians were confused and unable to advance as a nation and they needed strong leadership for the people, and that Putin is quite popular there.
However the news here and some other friends paint him as a dictator that rules ruthlessly and uses policies to advance himself and those who keep him in power. They take advantage of the hard work of the people to make themselves richer.
I know its a general question but I'd love it if you could share a bit of history since the fall with the good & the bad.
Finally, I'd love to know if there's room for freedom in the future, if there's a possibility for better social services for the people (health and services). Or is Russia descending hard into dictatorship.
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How is the standard of living of Russians since the fall of the USSR? I've had Russian friends tell me that Putin is a great leader that is helping them advance as a nation. He explained that after the fall, Russians were confused and unable to advance as a nation and they needed strong leadership for the people, and that Putin is quite popular there.
However the news here and some other friends paint him as a dictator that rules ruthlessly and uses policies to advance himself and those who keep him in power. They take advantage of the hard work of the people to make themselves richer.
I know its a general question but I'd love it if you could share a bit of history since the fall with the good & the bad.
Finally, I'd love to know if there's room for freedom in the future, if there's a possibility for better social services for the people (health and services). Or is Russia descending hard into dictatorship.
Thanks for this!
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