i just read this article from the widow of murdered ukrainian journalist, gregory gongadze. it pretty well sums up the steep, downhill ride that ukrainian democracy has taken since the orange revolution in late 2004/early 2005 and the resulting mindset of many ukrainians as they head to the polls this january. very sad, but unfortunately true. if you're interested in where ukraine is at or is heading as a country, i'd recommend it:
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Unfortunately, after the disintegration of sovet union Russia and the former countries of the Soviet union are still on their way to democracy and democratic freedom. This case-confirms it.
obadiah - i read your article on "ukraine, doomed". did you at one point live in ukraine? your description was interesting to read because it is so accurate. as for doomed or not, one can only hope for a miracle.
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