AUTHOR'S BIO
Vladimir Voinovich
Vladimir Voinovich, a former Soviet dissident and one of Russia's most acclaimed novelists, is the author of The Life and Extraordinary Adventures of Private Ivan Chonkin.
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Russia’s Self-Defeating “But”
Vladimir Voinovich Series: A Window on Russia 2010-06-29Russian leaders harbor grand ambitions of nurturing innovation, luring great scientists back to the country, and catching up with the developed countries. The problem is that the best and brightest Russians have little reason to return – and many good reasons to leave.... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 1 Read: 10767
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Drunk on Corruption
Vladimir Voinovich Series: A Window on Russia 2003-01-02My friend Boris was leaving my house drunk. So I suggested that he not drive. He asked why. "You are under the influence," I said. "Aren't you afraid of the police?" "No," Boris replied, "I have a document with Benjamin Franklin's face on it. This always helps me." He showed me his driver's license with a $100-dollar bill tucked beside it. ... read Comments: 0 Recommended: 0 Read: 21039
