| ID | 133632 |
| Title Proper | Eternal collapse of Russia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Starobin, Paul |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Despite centuries of dire predictions, Russia isn't going anywhere.
RUSSIA, IT IS often said, is a country that is barely able to stumble out of bed and put on matching socks in the morning. In the lead-up to the Winter Olympics in Sochi and continuing during the Games, the U.S. media declared open season on the nation. Americans were told that Russia is a country just about bereft of functioning elevators or toilets. Or even a national food, "except perhaps bad sushi." Its people "hardly know who they are anymore" and its essence is defined by copyright infringement and "all-encompassing corruption." All in all, Russia is "a country that's falling apart," as a New Republic cover story in February put it. |
| `In' analytical Note | National Interest Vol. No.133; Sep-Oct.2014: p.21-29 |
| Journal Source | National Interest Vol. No.133; Sep-Oct.2014: p.21-29 |
| Key Words | Russia ; Eternal Collapse ; Winter Olympics ; United States - US ; Corruption ; Economic Revival ; Insurgency |