In the old days,they would be sent to siberia,but they democratic now,it is hard to tell if they crooks or not,they protected by laws written by thier chums at the top.That is the beauty of democracy,the bigger the crook,the better the protection.

yes , indeed mr. Joseph walker, now a days Medvedev likes to protect the big corruptions and robbery of nations: the lobby! Now legally everything is possible : exactly as in USA and al over the Flat world of Milton Friedman killing economy, that is worst then Stalin bad dreams !

I commend the Russian president, with his efforts to fight corruption, it is a disease found in every facet of society including here in the west, it is also a very pervasive problem , because for the most par it is enshrined covertly and overtly in global economic practice. My reccommendation would be to: 1)Require busines ethics and ethics courses at all school levels if possible ( you must reach the children if anything is to change) 2)Promote, institsute and recognize organizations that promote and practice in deeds and words anti-corruption efforts 3)People must have a comfortable standard of living in order to root out corruption (this is of course the hardest task) 4) And above all accountability is key when fighting corruption, a process must be in place that is not too beauracratic but quick and efficient in holding corrupt institutions and people accountable. 5) Most important when it comes to corrupt institutions and people, SHAME them, they will think twice before doing it