Ignore Candace Owens. Putin’s Russia is a failing kleptocracy
The article critiques Candace Owens' recent praise of Russia during her visit to the St Petersburg Economic Forum. It highlights the stark contrast between the realities of life in Russia and the idealized image presented by Owens and others. The piece argues that contemporary Russia is a failing kleptocracy with significant social and economic issues.
- ▪Owens praised Russia's Christian heritage while the country has low religious service attendance.
- ▪The average home size in Russia is significantly smaller than in the U.S., with many Russians living in poor conditions.
- ▪Russia ranks low on the Human Development Index and has high rates of alcoholism and social issues.
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Back in 1985, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev allegedly told French President Francois Mitterrand in a private conversation that the USSR was a “third-world country with nuclear weapons.” Not much has changed in Russia proper, including the presence of Western dupes cheering on the flailing autocrats. While in Russia to speak at the St Petersburg Economic Forum, known as the “Russian Davos” to the deluded, popular podcaster Candace Owens took time out to visit Moscow and praise the country. Recommended Stories On This Day: With funds and reinforcements in hand, Washington returns to New York ready for battle The Democratic mess in Maine On This Day: It is inevitable. The British are coming “The Christian expression and heritage here is unmatched,” she told millions of her followers on X.
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