From the start the story about Politkovskaya. Tell me, who said that she was assisinated by Putin's order? I know the story from another side. Tell me the reason why I should believe the American side and not believe the opposite side (I don't say Russian because it is not necessary to be Russian, it is enough to be the opposite to the american point of view)
You see, the whole picture of Russia you get from the sources of American origine. Actually 90% of the world gets that side of the story. Why on Earth we have no right to doubt this source but are called stupid (as Tig said regarding my belief in Russian media)if we dare to believe Russian or simply opposite source. Just because America try to picture Putin as a new Stalin, we all as one should assume that he is one. America draw a picuter of a big scary monster called Russia and with all it's methods makes the whole world believe that. Yes, of course, there is some bad history behind Soviet Union, but this doesn't automaticaly means that Russia will keep the track. ESpecially that right now there is nothing Russia has done to prove American suspicions (except well fabricated lies from American side, which with time are discovered by not announced as loudly as it was with the lie). The recent war is a good example. Georgia bombed Tshinvali, CNN showing the footage made in Osetia comments that it was Russian troops attacking Georgia. That is of course very supportive of America's clams that Russia is a threat to the world. Until now I know only about America screwing the world around. You tell me about one Poiltkovskaia which didn't have any problems with Russian government, and who knows who killed her. As for head of oil company, I wish to know more about that before commenting, because being outside of Russia for 10 years now, I do not always have access to Russian news.( So I too have to depend on such biased sources like CNN and, honestly, the arab media too)Will go more to BBC now :-)

Right now I hear from BAhrain TV - Russian troops are leaving the invaded territories of Georgia. It's ridiculous. So, throwing the killers out of the place where they blew up the entire population of the only city of South Osetia and following them to their territory is called invading now. What georgia did was pure genocide-to bomb the city, knowing that the only solders there are some peace forces (including the georgian peace troops, which flew before the start of bombing). I guess, Russia had to stay still and wait until the city is leveled with land and then inform that they do not approve of such actions. Then probably America would say that it was Russian troops that swept the city and to protect the remainings of Osetia it would be forcefully joined to Georgia. And by approval of United Nations and etc international organizations America will locate their troops there to guard the big scary Bear. Maybe this was the scenario for the operation started by Georgia, but alas! Russians were more stupid and decided to defend little tiny country.

Now tell me someone, do you think if Russia wanted that small piece of land under it's hand, it wouldn't do it long time ago. We had plenty of chances, why on earth Russia keep asking for negotiations between Georgia and Osetia (as well as Abhazia) instead of grabing them. It is not that difficult for that "Big Monster" called Russia. Why, by the way Russia politely left Crimia penensula to Ukrane and asks now Ukraine permittion to keep Russian fleet there? Although this land was Russian for centuries. The whole place was build by Russians, the majority of the population are russians, more over they insist to be returned to Russia. Why Russia just doesn't do the American way - go and grab. Do you think we have not enough forces for that, or are we afraid of America? No, just being polite and trying to keep the rules and desicions made by international authorities.

Thanks brit for being patient and polite. But I wish you do some search for more independant sources before you tell me that Putin is reincarnated Stalin and Russia seeks the status of superpower and is a threat to the world.

A word to Alexa. I studied in America for one year. It was a one year exchange students program. I had no single thought to stay in America. I liked the people, I liked the place I was in Michigan. I wish to visit my friends there one more time, but it never crossed my mind to stay there. Don't worry, I don't hate America, american people. But I do strongly disaprove the international politics of American government. And I think that majority of the world population will silently agree with me. The way American government let itself deal with other countries shows their biased standards and ill intentions almost in every act.Each action starts with a lie, and then it comes clear infront of the world and everyone keeps silence!

..... Although I do know about many charity organizations from America who do their great job helping people around the world. So I wouldn't like to mix here the people with the governement. As for Russian government. I repeat. You have one sided information and believing it solemnly, denying anything that doesn't agree with that is wrong. You are bought in all these fabricated lies that are offered, but has anyone tried to dig for the truth? politkovskaya was killed by Putin and for political reason. Who said so? American media. Of course we must believe, beacause russian media is biased. And what about American????

The word "nationalistic" is very far from reality. As I understand it - nationalist centers his nationality and feels suprime towards any other. Although there are such movements in Russia (as I said before), and don't tell me there is nothing like this exists in any other country, but there is no single thing that shows the support of such movenment in governement and among the majority of population. What Putin has done - he just let people feel proud of their country. Simply because there is something real we can be proud of. The country is under control? Yes, but I said before the people against the "regime" are still around. We see them live and talking, no one shut them down. Well, not on the main channels, but who needs will get them, it is not that difficult.
Please get real. Why, why you are ready to fight for each word you hear from international media?Has it proved to be truthful and unbiased? Don't assume that I insist that Russian media is absolutelly truthful.But it keeps proving to be so, at least most of the time....with time....
sorry again for a long post, I am really bad at being short.

better late then never