Putin Opens Russia As Haven For Westerners Fleeing ‘Destructive Neoliberal Ideas’

“Under a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin, Russia is relaxing temporary residence requirements for foreign citizens wishing to escape “destructive neoliberal ideas...which run counter to traditional Russian spiritual and moral values,” state news agency TASS has reported.  Under the terms of the decree, foreigners will have the privilege of applying for temporary residence ‘outside the quota approved by the Russian government and without providing documents confirming their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history and basic laws.'”

(I’m not interested in moving to Russia, but this is a great marketing.)

Putin Opens Russia As Haven For Westerners Fleeing ‘Destructive Neoliberal Ideas’ | ZeroHedge

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Mark Skidmore is Professor of Economics at Michigan State University where he holds the Morris Chair in State and Local Government Finance and Policy. His research focuses on topics in public finance, regional economics, and the economics of natural disasters. Mark created the Lighthouse Economics website and blog to share economic research and information relevant for navigating tumultuous times.

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