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Outgoing President Medvedev has repeated his promises to decrease the state role in the economy, improve Russia’s business climate and tackle graft.  A poll taken at a Vedemosti business breakfast has found that nearly 33% of the attendees picked ‘systemic and mundane corruption’ as the most serious problem.  An officer of the Russian Interior Ministry’s [...]

About Robert Amsterdam (http://www.robertamsterdam.com/) Robert Amsterdam is a lawyer and an advocate for rule of law. His blog was created to express views which may stimulate debate and discussion on topics of international interest. Robert believes that we live in a world of unchallenged impunity, and he views his blog as merely a small attempt to shine a light on issues he views as important in countries with which he is engaged. He make no apologies or pretense of objectivity - he is merely stating his opinions.