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Grigory Yavlinsky's lecture in the Evening Party University

Press Release
December 11, 2009

On December 9, 2009, the Evening University of the YABLOKO party organised a meeting for its students with Dr. Grigory Yavlinsky, the founder of the party and member of the Political Committee.

Answering the questions of YABLOKO’s members and advocates on the present economic, political and social situation in Russia, elections, Russia’s relations with other countries, etc. Grigory Yavlinsky noted that a qualitatively new situation developed in Russia after the elections of October 11. “No one believes words about democracy in the country any more after such elections.” Yavlinsky also noted that the policies of the Russian authorities were unsuccessful. “The authorities should realise that they do not have the strength to modernise Russia, this means that the opposition and other citizens get a chance,” Yavlinsky said.

According to Yavlinsky, the modern Russian bureaucracy created a “new system of production”, when “the power is concentrated in one party and the economy is maintained in the interests of some individuals”. Such a system can exist for a long time, as it enjoys its group of support and a possibility to ensure the living standards close to the European standards for 25 per cent of Russia’s population. He also noted that these 25 per cent “include not only oligarchs, but also bureaucrats and a corrupted services sphere”. However, such lack of responsibility of the present authorities lead to their inability to ensure deserving living standards for 75 per cent of the Russian citizens. The way out of such a situation requires amending of the system. “The change of the system implies much stamina, however, we must find the decisions that will be in demand,” Yavlinsky said.

The next lecture of the Evening Party University will take place on December 23 at 7 p.m. Alexander Gnezdilov, film director and member of the Moscow YABLOKO Regional Council will speak about “The Links Between Politics and Cultural Issues in Modern Russia”.


 

 

 

Press Release

December 11, 2009