Russia – Learning from Armenia

... как правило, ограничивается исполнительной властью. In addition to fostering links with politicians, Russia should develop contacts with the civil society (not only rights activists and leaders of social protests, but with young scientists, writers, teachers, journalists and businessmen). IT is one of the fastest growing industries in Armenia. And it is here that the United States’ presence can be felt, while Russia’s influence is insufficient [29] . Russia’s “soft power” harks back almost exclusively to the past (the shared memory of the Second World War). Although that theme should be pursued further, more attention should be paid to the trends that meet the demands of today (technologies, education ...