Russian Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs Olga Golodets told a meeting of district representatives that the federal government is trying to cut back on spending on social welfare. To solve this problem, she said, it is necessary to clarify discrepancies between official statistics and the actual number of poor peopl
Increases in the number of poor people in Russia are the result of government corruption. To eradicate poverty, it is essential to see that blame for famine and poverty is lodged against the power-holders, and to rely on voting as a way to reallocate resources. Russia needs to reform its constitution by adopting a modified semi-presidential system as well as a cabinet style Parliament. To ensure the government will be competent, power must be transferred from the privileged class to the general public. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development
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