Who is Khodorkovsky and what did he do?
I know this matter is from a while back, but I'd like to know more. Who is Mikhail Khodorkovsky and what did he do to get himself thrown in jail? And why is America and Canada freaking out about it? And why do people keep saying Khodorkovsky should be pardoned? Because some people say he should not. Sorry if I seem naive about the way Russia works, I've never lived there, though I am Russian.
Politics - 1 Answers
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-He was the richest man in Russia. -When the USSR fell, he, along with a group of other individuals became rich by being in the right place at the right time (along with a certain degree of smarts of course) -He became rich by acquiring natural resources and industries which had previously been public entities. -During this era (the 90s) these super rich people (called oligarchs) were despised by the common man. They were believed to have acquired their wealth in immoral manners. -During the reign of Yeltsin, these oligarchs had immense influence on the country creating a kleptocracy (steal from the state) system of gov. in which they weilded immense influence in business as well as politics. -Putin came to power and began to replace these individuals as the leading power in the country. -Khodorkovsky, became involved in politics and began to criticize the president. -he was then arrested -While although he is guilty of many financial crimes (as are most Russian businessmen) he was singled out for political reasons (think of Martha Stuart X1000 a scape goat who is also guilty) -because of this, he is considered a political prisoner for a more detailed breakdown check wikipedia
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Saturday, July 14, 2012
my gf went 2 russia w/o tellin me and im confused
my gf went 2 russia w/o tellin me and im confused?
me and my gf were havin an argument and she was takin bout gettin away from all of this and i thought she was goin 2 stay with her mom for a bit. a week later i stop by her house today and her sister tells me she went to russia last week. her sister said that she told her mom she wanted to get away and her mom bought the plane tickets to russia (shes half russian). i called her phone (which does work in russia) and she didnt answer. im confused as to y she would leave w/o me knowin and then on top of that she left the country. i need advice. should i keep callin/textin her or just wait until she gets back or try and forget about her? help please.
Singles & Dating - 5 Answers
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just wait. then apologize always works.
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Time to find a new girlfriend. Do you really not know? Here, I'll quote it for you: "me and my gf were havin an argument and she was takin bout gettin away from all of this" Move on, she left the country because of you. Luck
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just let her have some time. girls need space everyonce and awhile it will be okay, everything will work out.
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She is obviously just trying to get rid of it all and take a break Answer Mine: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ai90dvKp9jVjX8RAaAyEEkDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090729165141AAapfQN
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shes most likely cheating on you, b/c on the show miami social the chick tells her b/f that she went to n.y. and he calls her and her hotel and he find out shes in bora bora with some other guy on the beach drinking cocktails, to prove you love her go to russia and apologize b/c u being a man u probably did something wrong.
me and my gf were havin an argument and she was takin bout gettin away from all of this and i thought she was goin 2 stay with her mom for a bit. a week later i stop by her house today and her sister tells me she went to russia last week. her sister said that she told her mom she wanted to get away and her mom bought the plane tickets to russia (shes half russian). i called her phone (which does work in russia) and she didnt answer. im confused as to y she would leave w/o me knowin and then on top of that she left the country. i need advice. should i keep callin/textin her or just wait until she gets back or try and forget about her? help please.
Singles & Dating - 5 Answers
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just wait. then apologize always works.
2 :
Time to find a new girlfriend. Do you really not know? Here, I'll quote it for you: "me and my gf were havin an argument and she was takin bout gettin away from all of this" Move on, she left the country because of you. Luck
3 :
just let her have some time. girls need space everyonce and awhile it will be okay, everything will work out.
4 :
She is obviously just trying to get rid of it all and take a break Answer Mine: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ai90dvKp9jVjX8RAaAyEEkDsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090729165141AAapfQN
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shes most likely cheating on you, b/c on the show miami social the chick tells her b/f that she went to n.y. and he calls her and her hotel and he find out shes in bora bora with some other guy on the beach drinking cocktails, to prove you love her go to russia and apologize b/c u being a man u probably did something wrong.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
I do like a man, we work together on rotation, how to show that I adore him,he's English, I am Russian.
I do like a man, we work together on rotation, how to show that I adore him,he's English, I am Russian.?
We work in Russia, he works one month on/off. He seems to like me, but maybe I see only what I want.
Singles & Dating - 14 Answers
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ask him 2 dinner
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I don't know enough about you guys to answer this, but if you look like any of the Russian babes I have seen, you could dump him and try "The Boot" on for size!!!
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Grab him between the legs, push him up against the wall, and stick your tongue in his mouth. He'll get the clue.
4 :
try understand him better. Go out together for movie, dinner, have fun, get pissed then you'll know him inside out.
5 :
VODKA....
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You need to see how much he likes you, this is more important than letting him know how much you like him. In fact, if you let him know that you adore him too quickly, you have a chance of scaring him.
7 :
Well, show him some interest. Ask him what hes doin after you guys get off work...and see if he shows interest. Maybe coffee or dinner. Or you can be less indirect with him, send him mixed signals. Stir his anxiety. Create a sense of urgency and need, for him to want and need you.
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first you must know if he is intristed then look at him all the time in a love looks and then by a smile ask him out. by the way i loveeeeeeeee russia
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leave something subtle, but obvious on his desk. have a sexually oriented conversation, or what you find attractive in a guy. unless he is an idiot he'll know whats up.
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Privet Try talking to him and find a common interest then ask him where he is going to lunch. He will invite you to lunch trust me I know.Then see what happens from there because he probably does like you. do svidoniya
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You are kidding. Russian girls are lovely. Ask him out directly or ask him to show you some night life related to eating out and play on the fact that you are russian. He will be pleased to show his lady love around. You have probably picked a rather old fashioned englishman that will suit you. He could be rather shy and retiring he will kick himself unless someone does something and so will you. It will give you chance to know his life and values. there are some great english guys out there.
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maybe he do like you the only person who knows this is him. maybe his playing hard to get. or maybe his just waiting for the right time. just walk up to him and ask him would he like to go on a lunch break with you. or if not would he like to meet up after work. see were it go`s from there then the ball in his court. also make sure to make eye concert he should get the hint then? hopefully. hope all go`s well 4 you let us know how did go`s
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Ask him to go out for a drink the next time you 2 have the same night off, of maybe go for lunch/coffee during the day if you both have the same break period.I can tell you though, inter-office relationships can be tricky, does your company have a policy about employees dating?Can I assume you both have the same months off together? If so maybe plan a time to meet for dinner during your first week off, you could call it a celebration dinner if you don't want him to think it's a date, then play it by ear later.
14 :
Go ahead & talk to him! Let him see your friendly & open side. However, bear in mind to keep things light-hearted to put both of you at ease. Listen to him & be attentive towards his feelings, mood etc everytime both of you talk. Take note of little things that can lead to the chance of making a date with him (example: if he tells you his fave food, mentally take note about it & find the best eating outlet that serves that food; get tickets to watch his fave games or movies) Then ask him out! Don't be shy! Get him to teach you Russian as well! This can be fun & engaging. Start slow by being friends with him & slowly he will find that you are beginning to become part of his life. & that can lead to him realising that you & him can be more than just friends!
We work in Russia, he works one month on/off. He seems to like me, but maybe I see only what I want.
Singles & Dating - 14 Answers
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1 :
ask him 2 dinner
2 :
I don't know enough about you guys to answer this, but if you look like any of the Russian babes I have seen, you could dump him and try "The Boot" on for size!!!
3 :
Grab him between the legs, push him up against the wall, and stick your tongue in his mouth. He'll get the clue.
4 :
try understand him better. Go out together for movie, dinner, have fun, get pissed then you'll know him inside out.
5 :
VODKA....
6 :
You need to see how much he likes you, this is more important than letting him know how much you like him. In fact, if you let him know that you adore him too quickly, you have a chance of scaring him.
7 :
Well, show him some interest. Ask him what hes doin after you guys get off work...and see if he shows interest. Maybe coffee or dinner. Or you can be less indirect with him, send him mixed signals. Stir his anxiety. Create a sense of urgency and need, for him to want and need you.
8 :
first you must know if he is intristed then look at him all the time in a love looks and then by a smile ask him out. by the way i loveeeeeeeee russia
9 :
leave something subtle, but obvious on his desk. have a sexually oriented conversation, or what you find attractive in a guy. unless he is an idiot he'll know whats up.
10 :
Privet Try talking to him and find a common interest then ask him where he is going to lunch. He will invite you to lunch trust me I know.Then see what happens from there because he probably does like you. do svidoniya
11 :
You are kidding. Russian girls are lovely. Ask him out directly or ask him to show you some night life related to eating out and play on the fact that you are russian. He will be pleased to show his lady love around. You have probably picked a rather old fashioned englishman that will suit you. He could be rather shy and retiring he will kick himself unless someone does something and so will you. It will give you chance to know his life and values. there are some great english guys out there.
12 :
maybe he do like you the only person who knows this is him. maybe his playing hard to get. or maybe his just waiting for the right time. just walk up to him and ask him would he like to go on a lunch break with you. or if not would he like to meet up after work. see were it go`s from there then the ball in his court. also make sure to make eye concert he should get the hint then? hopefully. hope all go`s well 4 you let us know how did go`s
13 :
Ask him to go out for a drink the next time you 2 have the same night off, of maybe go for lunch/coffee during the day if you both have the same break period.I can tell you though, inter-office relationships can be tricky, does your company have a policy about employees dating?Can I assume you both have the same months off together? If so maybe plan a time to meet for dinner during your first week off, you could call it a celebration dinner if you don't want him to think it's a date, then play it by ear later.
14 :
Go ahead & talk to him! Let him see your friendly & open side. However, bear in mind to keep things light-hearted to put both of you at ease. Listen to him & be attentive towards his feelings, mood etc everytime both of you talk. Take note of little things that can lead to the chance of making a date with him (example: if he tells you his fave food, mentally take note about it & find the best eating outlet that serves that food; get tickets to watch his fave games or movies) Then ask him out! Don't be shy! Get him to teach you Russian as well! This can be fun & engaging. Start slow by being friends with him & slowly he will find that you are beginning to become part of his life. & that can lead to him realising that you & him can be more than just friends!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Can I work and live in Russia
Can I work and live in Russia?
Hello all, I am Alireza Komaji, an Iranian, male 32 years old and I live in Iran. Because of my country's crisis in economy, culture, politic and other areas I want to immigrate to another country. My native language is Farsi (Persian) but I can also speak English, German and I am learning Russian for few months. I teach languages here in Tehran and earn only maximum $100 per month. Living costs in Iran are very very high. Monathly costs are so: a 50 squre meter apartment to rent is $500, a dormitory with 8 beds (8 persons) in a small room is $70. very very simple snak (bread, cheese, tea, and food fruits and no meat and fruits) is $100. If I immigrate to Russia, can I have a good job and can I live relax. Can you tell me a few about Russia and life condition there? thank you all
Other - Society & Culture - 1 Answers
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Usually you can compare the countries by UN Human Development Indices, which is overall of some other indices. Check it here: http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/ As you can see Iran has 84-th place, as Russia has 73. So let's say Iran is still better than the most of the other countries. Comparison of GDP per capita (by clicking on the country) gives 13,205$ in Russia vs 10,031$ in Iran. Usually in Moscow average wage could be up to 1000$ per month, but to rent an appartment is very expensive. At least 500$ for quite small apartment. And the cost of living is much higher too. The smaller the town the lesser cost of living and the room to rent. In small towns it is about 150$ per month but the average wages usually not higher than 300$. But it is possible to spend for food not more than 100$. So the rent of apartment will usually eat most of your wage anyway and it will be impossible just live. The other part is to find the job, which also can be the problem. The world crisis affected Russia as well. If you'll find the permanent job as the translator in the international company (such as Gazprom) Russian or not I guess it will solve all your problems. But don't limit yourself. I know a couple of guys in Russia who are using their knowledge of languages to be representatives of the foreign companies in Russia. You can try to find similar job in Iran. Anyway I'd recommend to re-ask this question or specifically question about the job in Russia here as there are more people from Russia or interested in Russia: http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545534
Hello all, I am Alireza Komaji, an Iranian, male 32 years old and I live in Iran. Because of my country's crisis in economy, culture, politic and other areas I want to immigrate to another country. My native language is Farsi (Persian) but I can also speak English, German and I am learning Russian for few months. I teach languages here in Tehran and earn only maximum $100 per month. Living costs in Iran are very very high. Monathly costs are so: a 50 squre meter apartment to rent is $500, a dormitory with 8 beds (8 persons) in a small room is $70. very very simple snak (bread, cheese, tea, and food fruits and no meat and fruits) is $100. If I immigrate to Russia, can I have a good job and can I live relax. Can you tell me a few about Russia and life condition there? thank you all
Other - Society & Culture - 1 Answers
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Usually you can compare the countries by UN Human Development Indices, which is overall of some other indices. Check it here: http://hdr.undp.org/en/statistics/ As you can see Iran has 84-th place, as Russia has 73. So let's say Iran is still better than the most of the other countries. Comparison of GDP per capita (by clicking on the country) gives 13,205$ in Russia vs 10,031$ in Iran. Usually in Moscow average wage could be up to 1000$ per month, but to rent an appartment is very expensive. At least 500$ for quite small apartment. And the cost of living is much higher too. The smaller the town the lesser cost of living and the room to rent. In small towns it is about 150$ per month but the average wages usually not higher than 300$. But it is possible to spend for food not more than 100$. So the rent of apartment will usually eat most of your wage anyway and it will be impossible just live. The other part is to find the job, which also can be the problem. The world crisis affected Russia as well. If you'll find the permanent job as the translator in the international company (such as Gazprom) Russian or not I guess it will solve all your problems. But don't limit yourself. I know a couple of guys in Russia who are using their knowledge of languages to be representatives of the foreign companies in Russia. You can try to find similar job in Iran. Anyway I'd recommend to re-ask this question or specifically question about the job in Russia here as there are more people from Russia or interested in Russia: http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=list&sid=396545534
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