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The end of the Cold War and the collapse of the USSR created a new relationship between Russia and the world and all are still feeling their way. Certainly the people of Russia, who suffered the most under the USSR, are not totally in agreement about this new system called "democracy"; and what it can offer them. The democratic system in Russia is still in its infancy, being tested politically and economically on a daily basis; its survival may seem to be in the best interest of all. One must remember, however, that a stable democratic system must grow from within and is rarely successful if imposed from without. Economics, as always, will play a strong role in the future of the system and the world financial institutions may need to continue to support Russian efforts to move to a market economy.
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