Россия: дураки и дороги

[peacetraveler22]

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[peacetraveler22]

Because they also don't have to ride on them. :)

[peacetraveler22]

Yes! The damn pindos are the cause of all evils and obstacles in the world, esp. the great Russia! :))

[peacetraveler22]

Yes! They are also evil and lack spirituality! :)

[peacetraveler22]

:))

[baranchug]

Because Russian crisis of 90st was end about 2005. Since 2006-2007 was bold many good roads in Altai, for example...

[peacetraveler22]

I have not yet reached Altai, but this region is smart. They've built at least some semblance of infrastructure for tourism to the beautiful region. For this, they should be commended.

[baranchug]

It is very difficult for me, I don't now many words from this )) sorry...
I have to find my old school dictionary ;)

[peacetraveler22]

Use Google translate, maybe it will help. :)

[baranchug]

И?

[seadevil001]

Matter of fact, Putin drove couple of years back across whole Russia. Dont you see contradiction of sort in your post? 1. People did not have road. 2. People wrote to authorities. 3. Authorities allocated money. 4. Road was paved and conclusion - authorities does NOT allocate money?
Russia is big and roads take planning, money and time to build. Some locals have option to built local roads for their own money, but they not eager. Prefer to wait for government handout. My cousin wanted to pave over gravel road to his home in Samara region, and wend around hood asking to dime in. About 40% refused, though money was not that big.
Few years back then finance minister, Kudrin - flatly refused to finance infrastructure projects "for fear of inflation". And nobody could order him, seems to. Now, when he is gone, things begin to change.

[peacetraveler22]

It took eight years of letters, calls, etc. before the villagers received any reprieve, and they are lucky. In the U.S, politicians and leaders are held more accountable for their actions, or lack thereof. If they have a major fuck-up, they will likely not be reelected. The U.S. is also a big country, as is Canada, yet both have mostly good roads. So, there are no proper excuses for the lack of infrastructure in Russia. It only boils down to a corrupt system, and a general uncaring attitude toward the quality of life for residents. Period. When a leader has an approval reader of almost 90%, there is absolutely no incentive to change or make things better. The mass of society there has simply been conditioned to accept life "as is." Of course, you can disagree with me, but this is my view and perception. :)