Corruption in Russa
This BBC article is long on human interest stories and short on generalizations, but the examples might help students understand the pervasiveness of corruption in the Russian system.Greasing the wheels
"Bribery and corruption are everywhere in Russia, from top to bottom.
"It's not by chance that most big businessmen are former members of the Communist Party elite.
"In the first, chaotic years after the Russian bear embraced the free market, those with the best connections seized the state's main assets.
"In capitalism's second phase, it's still sensible to stay close to the authorities - which means bribing or "feeding" officials regularly. That's the best guarantee that your private enterprise will prosper..."
posted by Ken Wedding @ 10:04 AM
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