What are your hopes and fears for Russia in 2008?


Norman 31 December, 2007, 16:25	I belive that the 2007 DUMA elections were an indicator of Russia's future, with or without irregularities. I believe that most Russians want some form of democracy and economic freedom, with security and social programmes. Wishing Russians all the very best in life in 2008 ( such as political, economic and social progress). HAPPY NEW YEAR! permalink quote 0 Norman
Sevodnya_Net 31 December, 2007, 19:25	I hope Russia elects a very different type of President in March. Above all I hope Russia can end 2008 with a less paranoid view of the west, which by and large wishes it well and wants to see it prosper. I wish all fellow contributors to this forum a very happy and peaceful 2008. permalink quote 0 Sevodnya_Net
David 31 December, 2007, 22:44	Wishing all Russians a Wonderful Year ahead filled with good fortune and prosperity for all. Let's see Russia continue on its present path of progress and strength. permalink quote 0 David
oleg 1 January, 2008, 05:25	A happy new year to Russia and all nations of this great world.Be kind to all nations of this planet,move toward a greater understanding and respect for all the people of this wonderful planet that we all call home!GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK. permalink quote 0 oleg
John 1 January, 2008, 06:08	Russia is a wonderful country, I have been working here for about a year, I believe all people around the world all want the same thing, to be happy, prosperous, live a good life. We Americans working here in Russia only want to help and be apart of this country. We are not here to take over or judge anything or anyone. I hope this new year will bring more understanding and cooperation between all of our peoples. We all live on just one earth. We all just want to live in peace. permalink quote 0 John
Marzipan6 1 January, 2008, 07:40	I hope that Russia will be able to grow out of its fantasies about its Soviet history which are so damaging to both its internal development, and to its relations with its neighbours. I fear that it won't. permalink quote 0 Marzipan6
The patriot 1 January, 2008, 09:43	Hopes - Better demography, rising incomes/influence around the region/world/ more liberalization/integration with the world economy , more integrated neighborhood and the inception of the UNION. Fears - unwarranted and unwanted tensions, the fear of the unknown (Wherever and in whatever form) Have a great nu 08 year, RF! permalink quote 0 The patriot
Dan 1 January, 2008, 15:45	Best of luck to Russia at Euro 2008, I hope the team can bring Russian football's prestige back to where it deserves to be - among the best in the world! permalink quote 0 Dan
NYCinMoscow 1 January, 2008, 22:51	I hope Russia will develop more in it's own unique way and not take Western pressure to become more like them. Russia is in the unique position not only to see it's own errors of it's past, but also the errors of the West and it's ways. It's not black and white. It's all grey. Best to Russia and it's people. permalink quote 0 NYCinMoscow
Daryl 2 January, 2008, 04:14	Happy New year to Russia. I wish to see continued growth and stability, inflation controlled so that people can afford life's necessities, happiness and health for all. Best Wishes for 2008. permalink quote 0 Daryl
Emil 2 January, 2008, 07:53	I hope that Russia will keep growing as it has been in the past 7-8 years, i also wish that russia shall take its rightfull place as world power and play more central role in the world affairs. I am little fearfull that president Putin is leaving office, but i am sure that whoever replaces that increrible man will do as good of job leading these beautifol country as Vladimir Vladimirovich did. All i wish to say in counclusion to Russian people is love eachother, help eachother and work to make motherland much prosperus that it Is right now. Life is here and now, i wish all happy new year and better tommorow. permalink quote 0 Emil
Michael (UK) 2 January, 2008, 08:41	It's important that Russia grows stronger in order to combat aggressive American policies. This can best be done by reducing the use of the US$. Please continue to support Iran in every way possible otherwise they will go the way of Iraq. permalink quote 0 Michael (UK)
Igor 3 January, 2008, 15:02	As a Brazilian of a Russian granfather. I wish Russia keep its wonderful ability of making all religions and ethnicities live together glued by the Russian tongue. This magnificent feature of Russian society is poorly known in the West and should be better explored by Russia. I fear that Russia is not doing enough for generating alternatives and coping with a future world less oil hungry. permalink quote 0 Igor
Sakia 4 January, 2008, 01:05	Russia - this had been a strict warning by my parents to shut up about it in public when I was a child after World War II; this was a bunch of flowers given to me when I was a teenager by a member of the long gone Ossipov (sorry for the spelling) orchestra after a concert in Vienna; this was and is music, be it folk songs or classical; this was a visit to sites of space activities in and near Moscow with - tragically - a lot of poverty around in the early 1990ies; this still is a dream of travelling freely to Wladiwostok by (the Trans-Siberian) train without crossing borders in a sort of a Union with Europe, built on a reasonable common basis of social welfare, respect for human rights and democratic structures, although I will not live long enough to see it. With my best wishes for Russia in 2008 and onwards . permalink quote 0 Sakia
rosh 6 January, 2008, 20:16	i wish presdent putin and mother Russia all the very best. under putin russia has reached its glory. it should contunue to do so for a fairer world. may god bless russia permalink quote 0 rosh
R. 7 January, 2008, 00:01	S Novi Godom to Russia and it's people. Look to the future with an eye on the past. permalink quote 0 R.
Sanjay 8 January, 2008, 06:58	Russia's only hope is its brilliant and talented people who have shown infinite patience and courage against most every barbaric act inflicted upon them. Russia has always been caught unprepared or illprepared and at its weakest for the last 8 centuries and this repeat of history must end. Russia's greatest fears are: 1. Appalling death rate, trajic birth rate, unhealthy family and social environment, exploitation of women and children. 2. Neoliberal Economics headed by Kudrin ruining long term growth for Russia. 3. Persistent (and not to end anytime soon) encroachment by Anglo-americans from the west, radical terrorism from the south and a rising and immensly powerful china in the south-east. 4. Russia is not a world-power anymore. It is a eurasian power. And on eurasia it must focus. Russia must hedge against these encraochments and fears by forming strong partnerships with like minded european countries and India. May be Japan too although the Japanese are pretty much an american colony. Anglo-americans will make every attempt to isolate europe, Russia and India from each other. EU-Russia-India need to form a strong partnership. permalink quote 0 Sanjay
Robert 8 January, 2008, 17:50	I hear that President Putin is Americas allie or friend Yet he supplies Iranians with neuclear capabilities. Yet Putin know that the Iranians play the Russian and the U.S. If they don't get what they want from Russia then the like the U.S. and If they don"t get what they want fron U.S. they like Russia. However Russia is closer to iran and easer to deliver the pay load. It would seem that Russia would be more concerned to disarm the Iranians. permalink quote 0 Robert
Tom 9 January, 2008, 20:12	If a president resigns or the position becomes vacant does Russia hold fresh elections or parliament make an appointment? is there a set order of succession? Could Russia become a parliamentary democracy? permalink quote 0 Tom
RachEl 12 January, 2008, 04:44	I am filled with hope for Russia because (although I have never been to Russia in person) my soul feels as though I am part of Russia (I think this is true for many people worldwide)maybe because I am a believer in Yahshuah (Christ)? I read the article about Russians adopting the destitute elderly and Russia's tradition of caring for the elderly. The elderly are the foundation of society. As the family who took in the old woman said; the elderly are wise and have acquired precious knowledge and experience; especially of a world gone by (pre-space age) when people cared for life more than for material wealth; and worked very hard for things that money cannot buy: love and family. The elderly have a great wealth of information and years of experience that is priceless and have faithful, genuine love for family and recognize the great need to nurture and preserve a family. The way the elderly are treated says a lot about a nation. Thank you, Russia. My fears for Russia in 2008 is that the world is on a fast track with faulty train tracks that cannot support the burden of so many souls blindly racing to a destination that appears to be safe, yet ends is a terrible place; they cannot see ahead - if they could see ahead - they would get off the runaway train. Care for the poor, Russia. Listen to the elderly. Don't forsake the old way. Return to it and wait for Yahshuah to restore the nations. Don't give up Russia to the dogs of corrupt western ideals. Be an example to the world and be blessed. Russia is as strong as its faith in Yahshuah's (who is Christ)Word of hope and light and promise. Joy comes from the struggle for the ability to remain on the narrow way that eventually leads to where you really want to go - the place to safety and prosperity. Love will never fail you when you make up your mind to suffer for it and never ever give up the long uphill journey to the sure place. Yahshuah will heal the nations. He can surely heal your soul, Russia, and bring you back to him; one soul at a time. He suffers with you and for you; although he seems far away; it is a firey trial for you. permalink quote 0 RachEl

Norman 31 December, 2007, 16:25

I belive that the 2007 DUMA elections were an indicator of Russia's future, with or without irregularities. I believe that most Russians want some form of democracy and economic freedom, with security and social programmes. Wishing Russians all the very best in life in 2008 ( such as political, economic and social progress). HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Sevodnya_Net 31 December, 2007, 19:25

I hope Russia elects a very different type of President in March. Above all I hope Russia can end 2008 with a less paranoid view of the west, which by and large wishes it well and wants to see it prosper. I wish all fellow contributors to this forum a very happy and peaceful 2008.

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David 31 December, 2007, 22:44

Wishing all Russians a Wonderful Year ahead filled with good fortune and prosperity for all. Let's see Russia continue on its present path of progress and strength.

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oleg 1 January, 2008, 05:25

A happy new year to Russia and all nations of this great world.Be kind to all nations of this planet,move toward a greater understanding and respect for all the people of this wonderful planet that we all call home!GOD BLESS AND GOOD LUCK.

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John 1 January, 2008, 06:08

Russia is a wonderful country, I have been working here for about a year, I believe all people around the world all want the same thing, to be happy, prosperous, live a good life. We Americans working here in Russia only want to help and be apart of this country. We are not here to take over or judge anything or anyone. I hope this new year will bring more understanding and cooperation between all of our peoples. We all live on just one earth. We all just want to live in peace.

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Marzipan6 1 January, 2008, 07:40

I hope that Russia will be able to grow out of its fantasies about its Soviet history which are so damaging to both its internal development, and to its relations with its neighbours. I fear that it won't.

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The patriot 1 January, 2008, 09:43

Hopes - Better demography, rising incomes/influence around the region/world/ more liberalization/integration with the world economy , more integrated neighborhood and the inception of the UNION. Fears - unwarranted and unwanted tensions, the fear of the unknown (Wherever and in whatever form) Have a great nu 08 year, RF!

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Dan 1 January, 2008, 15:45

Best of luck to Russia at Euro 2008, I hope the team can bring Russian football's prestige back to where it deserves to be - among the best in the world!

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NYCinMoscow 1 January, 2008, 22:51

I hope Russia will develop more in it's own unique way and not take Western pressure to become more like them. Russia is in the unique position not only to see it's own errors of it's past, but also the errors of the West and it's ways. It's not black and white. It's all grey. Best to Russia and it's people.

permalink quote NYCinMoscow

Daryl 2 January, 2008, 04:14

Happy New year to Russia. I wish to see continued growth and stability, inflation controlled so that people can afford life's necessities, happiness and health for all. Best Wishes for 2008.

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Emil 2 January, 2008, 07:53

I hope that Russia will keep growing as it has been in the past 7-8 years, i also wish that russia shall take its rightfull place as world power and play more central role in the world affairs. I am little fearfull that president Putin is leaving office, but i am sure that whoever replaces that increrible man will do as good of job leading these beautifol country as Vladimir Vladimirovich did. All i wish to say in counclusion to Russian people is love eachother, help eachother and work to make motherland much prosperus that it Is right now. Life is here and now, i wish all happy new year and better tommorow.

permalink quote Emil

Michael (UK) 2 January, 2008, 08:41

It's important that Russia grows stronger in order to combat aggressive American policies. This can best be done by reducing the use of the US$. Please continue to support Iran in every way possible otherwise they will go the way of Iraq.

permalink quote Michael (UK)

Igor 3 January, 2008, 15:02

As a Brazilian of a Russian granfather. I wish Russia keep its wonderful ability of making all religions and ethnicities live together glued by the Russian tongue. This magnificent feature of Russian society is poorly known in the West and should be better explored by Russia. I fear that Russia is not doing enough for generating alternatives and coping with a future world less oil hungry.

permalink quote Igor

Sakia 4 January, 2008, 01:05

Russia - this had been a strict warning by my parents to shut up about it in public when I was a child after World War II; this was a bunch of flowers given to me when I was a teenager by a member of the long gone Ossipov (sorry for the spelling) orchestra after a concert in Vienna; this was and is music, be it folk songs or classical; this was a visit to sites of space activities in and near Moscow with - tragically - a lot of poverty around in the early 1990ies; this still is a dream of travelling freely to Wladiwostok by (the Trans-Siberian) train without crossing borders in a sort of a Union with Europe, built on a reasonable common basis of social welfare, respect for human rights and democratic structures, although I will not live long enough to see it. With my best wishes for Russia in 2008 and onwards .

permalink quote Sakia

rosh 6 January, 2008, 20:16

i wish presdent putin and mother Russia all the very best. under putin russia has reached its glory. it should contunue to do so for a fairer world. may god bless russia

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R. 7 January, 2008, 00:01

S Novi Godom to Russia and it's people. Look to the future with an eye on the past.

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Sanjay 8 January, 2008, 06:58

Russia's only hope is its brilliant and talented people who have shown infinite patience and courage against most every barbaric act inflicted upon them. Russia has always been caught unprepared or illprepared and at its weakest for the last 8 centuries and this repeat of history must end. Russia's greatest fears are: 1. Appalling death rate, trajic birth rate, unhealthy family and social environment, exploitation of women and children. 2. Neoliberal Economics headed by Kudrin ruining long term growth for Russia. 3. Persistent (and not to end anytime soon) encroachment by Anglo-americans from the west, radical terrorism from the south and a rising and immensly powerful china in the south-east. 4. Russia is not a world-power anymore. It is a eurasian power. And on eurasia it must focus. Russia must hedge against these encraochments and fears by forming strong partnerships with like minded european countries and India. May be Japan too although the Japanese are pretty much an american colony. Anglo-americans will make every attempt to isolate europe, Russia and India from each other. EU-Russia-India need to form a strong partnership.

permalink quote Sanjay

Robert 8 January, 2008, 17:50

I hear that President Putin is Americas allie or friend Yet he supplies Iranians with neuclear capabilities. Yet Putin know that the Iranians play the Russian and the U.S. If they don't get what they want from Russia then the like the U.S. and If they don"t get what they want fron U.S. they like Russia. However Russia is closer to iran and easer to deliver the pay load. It would seem that Russia would be more concerned to disarm the Iranians.

permalink quote Robert

Tom 9 January, 2008, 20:12

If a president resigns or the position becomes vacant does Russia hold fresh elections or parliament make an appointment? is there a set order of succession? Could Russia become a parliamentary democracy?

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RachEl 12 January, 2008, 04:44

I am filled with hope for Russia because (although I have never been to Russia in person) my soul feels as though I am part of Russia (I think this is true for many people worldwide)maybe because I am a believer in Yahshuah (Christ)? I read the article about Russians adopting the destitute elderly and Russia's tradition of caring for the elderly. The elderly are the foundation of society. As the family who took in the old woman said; the elderly are wise and have acquired precious knowledge and experience; especially of a world gone by (pre-space age) when people cared for life more than for material wealth; and worked very hard for things that money cannot buy: love and family. The elderly have a great wealth of information and years of experience that is priceless and have faithful, genuine love for family and recognize the great need to nurture and preserve a family. The way the elderly are treated says a lot about a nation. Thank you, Russia. My fears for Russia in 2008 is that the world is on a fast track with faulty train tracks that cannot support the burden of so many souls blindly racing to a destination that appears to be safe, yet ends is a terrible place; they cannot see ahead - if they could see ahead - they would get off the runaway train. Care for the poor, Russia. Listen to the elderly. Don't forsake the old way. Return to it and wait for Yahshuah to restore the nations. Don't give up Russia to the dogs of corrupt western ideals. Be an example to the world and be blessed. Russia is as strong as its faith in Yahshuah's (who is Christ)Word of hope and light and promise. Joy comes from the struggle for the ability to remain on the narrow way that eventually leads to where you really want to go - the place to safety and prosperity. Love will never fail you when you make up your mind to suffer for it and never ever give up the long uphill journey to the sure place. Yahshuah will heal the nations. He can surely heal your soul, Russia, and bring you back to him; one soul at a time. He suffers with you and for you; although he seems far away; it is a firey trial for you.

permalink quote RachEl

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