Vladimir Yakushev, Governor of the Tyumen District of Russia, said recently that "Corruption is part of Russia's history, and we will build a multifunctional center that will allow the people to get government services without contact with officials to avoid possibilities for corruption.
Isolating officials from the people on the pretext of eliminating corruption is an exercise in self-deception. Russia must adjust its administrative system to root out structural factors breeding corruption. Governors, comptrollers and chief financial officers should be elected for one term of 5 years, and not allowed to run for office for 6 years afterwards. Local council members should serve a term of 2 years; Council speakers should serve one term and not be eligible for further terms. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development
