Russian Opinions

xoxoxoBruce · 05-03-2009, 07:03 PM

From Pravda.ru

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Two-thirds of Russians believe that Russia plays a positive role in the world and does not pose a threat to any other countries, a recent opinion poll held by the BBC Russian said.

The poll showed that 66 percent of adult Russians believe that the world perceives Russia as the global power of good. Only 13 percent of the polled said that foreign countries see a threat coming from Russia. Twelve percent believe that other countries think of Russia as a country that jeopardizes its neighboring states, RIA Novosti reports.

A half of the polled said that Russia must use its power and influence in cooperation with other countries in terms of solution of international problems. About 26 percent said that Russia must use its power and influence to defend its own interests first and foremost. Only 14 percent said that the country must work on an alternative to the global leadership of the United States.

The countries, which Russians name as their key allies in the world are Kazakhstan and Belarus, the former Soviet republic (38 and 23 percent respectively). Others pointed out China (14 percent), Germany (13 percent) and France (11 percent). Every tenth respondent said that Russia did not have any allies in the world.

When asked about the most serious home problem in Russia, 31 percent of the polled named the decreasing living standard and the current financial problems. Twenty-three percent named corruption, whereas 17 percent pointed out high prices and inflation.

The poll has thus showed that many Russians are certain that their nation can play an important role in world affairs rather than be a sleeping giant in big politics. Experts say that such certainty is based on Russia’s influence in oil and gas industries.

It occurred to me that the same survey taken in the U.S., and some other countries for that matter, might turn up similar results... except naming the french as one of our "Key Allies".

piercehawkeye45 · 05-04-2009, 08:28 PM

Nationalism FTW.

regular.joe · 05-04-2009, 08:58 PM

We have more in common then we care to admit.

Trilby · 05-05-2009, 07:27 AM

Let's try to compliment other nations, shall we?

I must give the Russians props for their elegant poisoning abilities. Straight outta Grimm, those guys. Very nice skills and deny-ability? Sister, please!

regular.joe · 05-05-2009, 04:51 PM

Again...we have more in common then we care to admit.

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Let's try to compliment other nations, shall we?

I must give the Russians props for their elegant poisoning abilities. Straight outta Grimm, those guys. Very nice skills and deny-ability? Sister, please!

xoxoxoBruce · 05-06-2009, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by regular.joe

Again...we have more in common then we care to admit.

regular.joe · 05-06-2009, 07:19 PM

LOL...it says "military intelligence".....that's great.

05-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#2
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Nationalism FTW. __________________ I like my perspectives like I like my baseball caps: one size fits all.

05-04-2009, 08:58 PM	#3
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	We have more in common then we care to admit. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

05-05-2009, 07:27 AM	#4
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Let's try to compliment other nations, shall we? I must give the Russians props for their elegant poisoning abilities. Straight outta Grimm, those guys. Very nice skills and deny-ability? Sister, please! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

05-06-2009, 07:19 PM	#7
regular.joe Старый сержант Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NC, dreaming of large Russian women. Posts: 1,464	LOL...it says "military intelligence".....that's great. __________________ Birth, wealth, and position are valueless during wartime. Man is only judged by his character --Soldier's Testament. Death, like birth, is a secret of Nature. - Marcus Aurelius.

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