Thousands flock to President Medvedev’s blog
Published: 10 February, 2009, 18:15
Edited: 18 November, 2009, 19:19
Since January 12, when posting comments at the Russian President’s official video blog was authorised, the number of registered visitors has exceeded 10,000 people.









Most importantly "That was then, this is now". Fortunately, most Russians want democracy, and are probably more articulate on the issue than some Americans, who seem to be in a zombie-like trance, except for a minority intelligentsia. The Russians have nothing to lose by opening up to democracy and I think they want to be "us" Americans notwithstanding that we are in danger of losing what was "us" if we allow the extremists to have their way.