Double or quits: Russia has to succeed in modernization
Published: 28 May, 2010, 18:18
Edited: 27 September, 2010, 15:56
President Medvedev has expressed confidence that Russia will succeed in modernization, noting that there is “no other opportunity” and that failure would lead to disintegration in the country.
Russia in its vast area is unique. "Good Happenings" take time, bad happenings come quickly. The Good Happenings in the last 5-6 years are almost unbelievable. As an example, democracy in Russia is structured for Russia, not for Canada, Switzerland, Mexico, the U.S., etc. With the many distinctive areas and cultures, you must be in charge of your own Country as Good Growth goes forward. In looking back, throughout History when people are given opportunities they bring about efficiency and modernization. As an example I grew up in a mountainous area and was a professional skier, etc.; there were always business opportunities and things to do. To me Siberia would be a great place to live, work, and enjoy outdoor life. Others would prefer to be someplace else perhaps, and this diversification is what makes a Country great. For now, people are able to think; consider their future in seeking and finding success, this normally translates to efficiency; modernization. – But there will always be those who criticize your Country. Normally these criticisms are by those who are the most envious! Your Country will always have to be on guard for some people both domestically and internationally who may try to take advantage of your going forward in a Good Way. I forget the exact words but there is a prayer, I believe it was David asking of God to protect him from his friends, for his enemies he could take care of? The Best to all in Russia…..
“Modernisation” seems to mean something very different in Russia than it does in Europe. For an insightful look at how Medvedev’s modernisation push appears to Europeans, Google “Can the EU help Russia modernise.” This will take you to a most interesting article by that name on the Centre for European Reform website.
Every country and its related resources are unique in theirs own qualification.Every country needs the global compatibility in"MARKET"theory;as well as Local Harmony in"INTEGRATION"theory,However make a balance of internal+external trade with respect to the Individual"CITIZEN"theory.Its not appropriate to say that,"If loose the speed,we will disintegrate";rather it seems as a effect first and cause later.Russian might is unmatchable,But the west(mostly by the misuse of power)has succeeded in global theory of marketing of,even theirs inferiority on many products/goods/services.It will be suitable to increase the marketability of Russian internals,at every cost;without compromising on National Integration.The world will not remain as it is,for the next2-3-4-5decades;which will see the various ups/downs.So,the theory of Marketing doesn't applies exclusively on Russia,Rather its a very good time,when the other booming economies are on decline+depression+negative growth,Brazil+Russia+India+China(B-RICh:sounds"BE RICH")can take it as an advantage,to compensate these time in favour.No any single Premier of any country can drive from cause to effect,But when the system goes in fine tuning with the futuristic requirements,the Resilience+Longevity+Opportunities comes naturally.Amid the booming economy; problem of China+India is theirs vast population,whereas the positive is theirs bigger consumer market.The Russian have booming economy,but failing against the adequate number or at least a proportionate number of population(Human Resources).Whereas Brazilians have booming economy,but more than one disturbing factors. Therefore,its the time,to exchange the excess for the good for self.If You will seed today with vision+care+predictions for2-3decades,the result will be more robust+competitive+ marketable. As soon as"BE RICH"will put a combined vision,they will definitely WIN!World is far from revolutions,its a time for spatial resolution,to MAKE the puzzle,not crack for others!
Russia is isloated, not dependent, and as Western civilization falls to its own imperfections, they will come into control because they have oil and farming land in a climate that forces a certain set of values and Europe, our counterpart, will have to switch to them while we'll struggle with Africa. So while they're behind now, it won't be forever. They just aren't wasting resources by tying everyone into a losing system for like 1% of the population and making the likelihood of the rest ever succeeding in a prideful way zero. If the individual has to fight for wealth to survive, then you'll see a flux of negative values because not everybody is driven like that and not everybody should be rich because that gives them power. Russia has already seen the demonic side of wealth with oil tycoons and arms dealers. They haven't done that much but get lucky. Of course, once they have wealth, they can secure other forms of worth but some don't and then they transform the value system. Once everybody is locked into it, there isn't an escape because ordinary people can only move in so many directions, and it hurts the economy because its inefficient to only serve a small part of the populaton. That's been hindering to developed countries for the last few decades in general, along with the middle class sadly. In a world full of people only some want to fly.
I think, one of the problem which makes Russian government being nervous about -- the disintegration of the country escalated and pushed by the external forces. While the West and now rising Eastern powers actively depleting their local resources, Russia retaining them due to inability to use them (old-fashion and ineffective machinery/technology and lack of enough population). Thus, when other technologically advanced nations will come for the Russian resources, they will be unstoppable. Without being able to protect those resource and itself, Russia will be divided on several smaller countries. Modernization for Russia was always a big problem. And this is not because Russia doesn't have enough people capable of designing and conducting self-modernization. The major problem -- the drain of talent pool. Russia spends a big deal of efforts for creating such talents, but, at the end of the day many of them end up in the West carrying with them knowledge, skills, and money. Another problem -- the reforms are conducted by bureaucrats the vast majority of whom are mediocre and selfish individuals having power to control talents. As history shows, it requires huge problems (revolutions or wars) in the country to unleash the talents and let them lead. The Russians should find the proper political and economical organization of the country, which would ends its "traditional" lifestyle -- economical booms during and short after crisis, and stagnation during periods of peace. I believe, Medvedev is having this in mind, when he refers to direct vs. representative democracy. The thing, though, -- the direct democracy is not solution either. It works only under very special conditions. Even Greece, the inventor of democracy, demonstrated this. The democracy brought it to its heights, and the same democracy destroyed it, when conditions were changed.










Modernization in the sense of being able to compete with the West in consumer technology has always been a problem for Russia. Medvedev-Putin duo are engaging the enduring issue head-on. The science-technology center is a great idea to pull together the brightest minds in Russia to handle the difficult job of bringing Russia to the ranks of modern countries that can export not only energy and arms, but also technological products that people around the world will prefer over other options. Unfortunately, I have to agree with Medvedev that unless Russia takes giant steps toward modernity in next two-three decades, she may miss the train.