Open Borders Are Russia's Birthright

... with the rest of the world. Meanwhile, the historical experience of Russia indicates the exact opposite about the virtues of isolationism. Let's start with the fact that Kievan Rus was formed around one of the main international trade corridors of Europe,... ... innovative potential and athletic success — in a word, everything that falls within the definition of the trendy phrase "soft power." Don't misunderstand me; I don't wish to suggest replacing traditional "hard power" with "soft ...