Tag Archives: Technology
It's about damn time: Medvedev bans nanodemocracy
Russia’s modernization drive is all about nanotechnology. For the time being, let’s leave that statement alone. Believe me, asking “why?” or “seriously?” won’t really get you a good answer as to why nanotech is Russia’s deus ex machina. Many Russia … Continue reading
Study theology, modernize the economy
If you haven’t heard, modernization and also innovation were really in for this year’s Russia fall/winter collection. Most of the talk has centered on reversing brain drain, improving education, fostering technological and nanotechnological innovation, and pulling the Russian economy out … Continue reading
Medvedev: It's just a matter of time zones
I am watching President Dmitry Medvedev’s state of the country address in an accoustically unfriendly marble hall and was amazed to hear the following proposal: reduce the number of time zones in Russia. Russians, he said, are proud of the … Continue reading
I just flew in from Irkutsk and one of my arms fell off. Because I'm old.
A new study shows that the average age of planes in the fleets of Russian airlines is 18 years, making it one of the oldest fleets in the world. 18 years. That’s average. There go my CIS travel plans… via … Continue reading
