Have you ever actually interacted with Russians Barry? At work or sociably?
If you had then you’d know have daft your first line is.
EVERY Russian passport holder I have met or interacted with is aware deep down that Russia could slip back to the dark days in the blink of an eye. While the Communist Party has gone, it has been replaced by the “wealthy elite” (ie mafia) and the minions are still at the bottom of the pile.
The motivation to invest outside of Russia or to join a Multi-National is so that they can firstly get Residency outside of Russia and then find a way to qualify for Citizenship and a passport.
Every facet of the “State System” makes life difficult for the Russians, renewing passports, National ID cards, “Social Security” are all thereto remind “the people” of their place.
The retort is “but there is a wealthy middle class” the answer is that they are only wealthy due to privilege or they knew the right person to bribe.
Mike Harding, in his book “The Armchair Anarchist’s Almanac”, reckoned you should invite them in, nip out the back, and tell the coppers you’re being burgled.
Has anyone else noticed that the JW’s seem to be on a charm offensive. Everywhere.
I first noticed them with a little stand with of leaflets by Bank tube station a few months back. Now they’re everywhere I look I the City. They’ve even made it out to Cobham …
Strange thing is that I don’t ever recall seeing anyone talking to them.
He holds 4 passports but I’m sure it’s a misunderstanding.
Anyway, this is bigger news than teargassing in France and Smoke bombs in Westminster apparently.