| The News&Views page
has an excellent collection of sources to learn about the current state
of Russian society. You will also find out *how* Russia fell into such
a state of distress. The story is a complicated one, but one recurring
sub-theme/plot is the role played by Western governments (esp. U.S.) in
intentionally or unintentionally de-stabilizing both Russian democracy
and the Russian economy. Using these sources as a springboard,
you can give yourself a quick and interesting capsule education on the
state of affairs in Russia.
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