A couple of years ago... in a country far far away (from the usa)...
The following is Russia's freedom rating, and how it's changed over five years. Under each of the ratings is a brief description of what was going on in that time, because to understand why Russia had the rating it had, you have o understand what was going on at the time.
2001In 2001, there had just been an election in Russia, and most of the Russian people believed that some foul play had taken place. In response to this, Putin wrapped his hand around the Russian business industry. He claimed that it was all in the name of weeding out corruption and ensuring stability throughout all of Russia. Despite all of Putin’s intrusions, he remained popular amongst the majority of the Russian people.
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2004In 2001, there had just been an election in Russia, and most of the Russian people believed that some foul play had taken place. In response to this, Putin wrapped his hand around the Russian business industry. He claimed that it was all in the name of weeding out corruption and ensuring stability throughout all of Russia. Despite all of Putin’s intrusions, he remained popular amongst the majority of the Russian people.
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2007In 2001, there had just been an election in Russia, and most of the Russian people believed that some foul play had taken place. In response to this, Putin wrapped his hand around the Russian business industry. He claimed that it was all in the name of weeding out corruption and ensuring stability throughout all of Russia. Despite all of Putin’s intrusions, he remained popular amongst the majority of the Russian people.
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2010Things increased in terms of tensity and control in Russia. The government maintained and increase their control and influence on the media, virtually eliminating the right to press that we enjoy in the US.
Thins also got tighter as the government tried to regulate religious and educational freedom. |
2012In 2012, Putin stepped back into power.
Democracy became restricted, as more and more of Putin's people found themselves in government. This was met with peaceful political protests. The entire year was filled with politically charged vio |