There Has Been No Downturn in Russian-French Relations

... believe the two countries should try hard and launch a meaningful program. For example, such an impulse might come from the Moscow-Kazan rapid railway. The Russian year in France and the French year in Russia seem to have been very successful, with visas issued to Russian citizens in a preferential mode. Will this be extended? Will France stand up for canceling the visa regime for Russians? Actually, the year was really a success, not just in the cultural context. Many economic and political projects ...