The Political Situation in Russia and some CIS Countries

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• The Political Situation in Russia and some CIS
  Countries

Presentation at the Institute for Advanced
Studies on January 9th, 2003
Professor Dr. Christian W. Haerpfer,
M.Sc. Institute for Advanced Studies Vienna
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With which of the following do you most closely
identify yourself?
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The birth of Freedom.
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I have the right to say what I think.
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I can join any organization I like.
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I can travel freely anywhere I want.
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I need not be afraid of illegal arrest.
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I have a right to join any religion.
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Trust in Politics.
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Trust President of the country.
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Trust Political parties.
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Trust Courts.
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Trust Police.
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Trust Army.
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Trust Mass media.
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Trust Churches, priests.
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Alternatives to Democracy.
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Participation in Civil Society.
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We could live better, if the Communist system
would be restored.
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We could live better, if the army would govern
the country.
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We could live better, if the monarchy in our
country would be restored.
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We could live better, if the parliament would be
dissolved, free elections would be abolished and
a strong leader would get to power, who will be
able to solve all problems quickly.
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Churchill Thesis Democracy may have
deficiencies, but it's better than any other
form of government.
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Univ.- Lektor Dr. Christian W.Haerpfer

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