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On the other hand, ordinary people in Russia seems to stand firmly behind their government and its' actions. Putin's popularity hits record hights (ridiculous 8

On the other hand, ordinary people in Russia seems to stand firmly behind their government and its' actions. Putin's popularity hits record hights (ridiculous 87% in latests polls - http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/putin-s-approval-rating-soars-to-87-poll-says/504691.html http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/putin-s-approval-...), overwhelming majority of people believes MH17 was downed by Ukrainians (http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/30/mh17-vast-majority-russians-believe-ukraine-downed-plane-poll http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/30/mh17-vast-major...), etc.

kovrik 12y ago
Patriotism, propaganda, religion...all these things are to control people. People live in provetry, have nothing to eat, have no rights etc. And, sadly, still think Putin is a great leader. Majority of population do not like to think. It is better to turn on TV - and here are all answers!
- huhtenberg 12y ago
  > Have nothing to eat Do elaborate. Which people in Russia have nothing to eat?
  - kovrik 12y ago
    Elderly people, for example. Average pension in Russia is about 7000 - 11 000 RUR (~$220 - $300).
    - gdy 12y ago
      It's 11600 rubles ($320 without adjustment for purchase parity) now.
- chris_mahan 12y ago
  Don't come to america. It's the same crap. (bigger TVs, though, probably)
  - guard-of-terra 12y ago
    TV sizes are no longer a problem since oil money and South Koreans manufacturng huge screens for cheap. Now the primary constraint is the size of apartments, which are often tiny by US standards - shiny large screen won't fit comfortably.
    - chris_mahan 12y ago
      Ah, ok.