In the opposition Clarification of the profession December 15, 2011 Viktor Shenderovich Well, where the plot of Russian changes will help out, it is still unclear, but the changes have begun, and the interjection state loses popularity. A pleasant time of clarity is coming - pleasant for those who love clarity. And unpleasant for the rest.

In the Kremlin Putin liberals December 15, 2011 Alexey Makarkin The significant interview of Alexei Kudrin about the possibility of creating a new liberal party and a statement by Mikhail Prokhorov about participation in the presidential election occurred on the same day. It is clear that this is not an accidental coincidence.

Never December 14th I have caused me any special associations. Day as a day. And then suddenly I look at the calendar and understand - this is the day of the Decembrist uprising. What is called, inspired. But really, something is clearly related to the rally on December 10, 2011 on Bolotnaya Square in Moscow with those distant events on Senate Square in St. Petersburg on December 14, 1825.

Last Saturday, for the first time in the 21st century, we saw a new Russian middle class not in cafes and restaurants of the family type, where they usually spend weekends, but on squares with posters and slogans.

In society Mechanism December 15, 2011 Viktor Shenderovich A few months ago, the Student Union MGIMO invited me to speak in this glorious institution with the lecture "Democracy as a mechanism." The invitation was agreed with the vice-rector for educational work. Shortly before the day of the lecture, it turned out that to meet with me at the institute “there is no suitable audience” (I still remember, cranked from the subtlety of formulation).

During Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's direct line with the population, Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov furiously attacked the idea of ​​adoption of Russian children by foreign citizens. Remembering two high-profile stories about the death of children from Russia adopted by Americans, Astakhov asked: “Maybe we should stop foreign adoption?” This cry was met with applause. Putin began by declaring: “I am not a supporter of adoption by foreigners.” More applause.

Hurray! Citizens promise us to return direct elections of governors and “senators,” God forgive me. But only if there is a “presidential filter”. Like the parties represented in the Duma nominate candidates. The president is determined by the most worthy. And citizens are asked to vote for them. Petrik is crying with envy. Where are the little scoundrels with their filters before Putin?

A few months ago, the Student Union MGIMO invited me to speak in this glorious institution with the lecture "Democracy as a mechanism." The invitation was agreed with the vice-rector for educational work. Shortly before the day of the lecture, it turned out that to meet with me at the institute “there is no suitable audience” (I still remember, cranked from the subtlety of formulation). After some time, the question with the audience, but, was resolved-and the students invited me again.

During a direct line with the population, which, however, was more like a get-together with supporters or an evening of memories and jokes of a beloved boss, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin unexpectedly announced that it was possible to return to gubernatorial elections. But don't rejoice ahead of time!

In the Central Military District, 24 positions of assistant commanders for work with religious servicemen have been approved, Interfax reported. The assistant commander for work with religious servicemen is appointed from among the clergy of traditional religious associations of the Russian Federation. In his liturgical activities he is guided by internal church regulations.

The prompt approval of 24 military priests of the Russian Orthodox Church in the Central Federal District is quite possibly a “planned” breakthrough of the problem on the part of the Ministry of Defense. Immediately after the elections to the State Duma, the main task, in the opinion of the authorities, is solved - patriotic consolidation.

Around Russia Take -off and fall of "solidarity" December 15, 2011 Mark Kramer Thirty years ago, on Tuesday, martial law was introduced throughout Poland. The sudden establishment of military government after a year and a half of the crisis was a turning point in the history of both Poland and the Cold War.

The charges against “The Other Russia” activist Dmitry Putenikhin, who poured water on prosecutor Alexei Smirnov, have been significantly softened. According to Interfax, from the words of Putenikhin’s lawyer Dagir Khasavov, investigators, at the end of a six-hour interrogation, decided to stop the criminal prosecution of Putenikhin under the article of threat to life or violent actions.

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In society What to fight for-2 December 15, 2011 Svetlana Solodovnik I do not agree with those who believe that the people in the current post -posting situation cannot do anything - maybe, and, in my opinion, a lot. Just do not need to be entered and set sky -high goals. The abolition of election results, dissolution of the Moscow City Duma ... What is the abolition of the results, if most of the “opposition” parties are actually satisfied with these results?