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Is Russia really so weak?

MOSCOW — Western leaders and observers persistently repeat, like a mantra, that Russia is "weak." This judgment is based on a flawed comparison between Russia and the Soviet Union — though one that is also popular in Russia itself. Measured by So... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Wed, Nov 04 2009

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