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Keep in mind that Putin controls the media. The Russian versions of CNN, Fox News, etc. spend 24/7 touting nationalistic propaganda (Putin is a hero, Russia is always right, Russian culture is superior, Russians are happy and united, any criticism of Putin is unpatriotic, etc.) while blaming the United States and other countries for any ills felt by Russian citizens.
Publicly criticize Putin in Russia and you could end up losing your job or in prison. Like the article says, Putin's deputy chief of staff recently told a group of political analysts that "there is no Russia today if there is no Putin" and "any attack on Putin is an attack on Russia."
People that live in America have no idea how good they have it.
Many Russians get nostalgic for the good old days when Russia was unified and they had a wall up between Germany. No surprise that he has great approval ratings as stated above when the media is killed or arrested when they criticize the corruption. I remember that he didn't have troops in Ukraine and Crimea invited him in to take over their country, that's what the Russian people read.
That's what we need to improve presidential approval ratings, control of the media and a few more invasions of sovereign countries. This doesn't turn out well for Russia, the increase in military spending and devaluation of the ruble along with frozen assets in a country that has a fairly small economy but nothing like a popular ex-KGB agent to brighten their hopes.
Last edited by Goodnight; 11-28-2014 at 07:04 AM..
the same people whining about the media not going after Obama are gushing over Russian propaganda.
I wonder if they feel the same about African Dictators with 100% approval ratings.
Just like North Koreans love Kim Jong-Il, just ask any of the residents one of the most beloved leaders in history.
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