15 November 1996 IN MANY WAYS, RUSSIA IS A PARADOX. IT IS A superpower, yet it is weak. It is rich in resources, yet it is poor. It has a rich culture, yet it is often seen as barbaric. It is feared for its imperial ambitions, although it is unable to control the small republic of Chechnya. It claims it […]
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