Russia's new political words: What 'real democracy' means in the world.


Russia's new political words: What 'real democracy' means in the world.

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Russia's new political words: What 'real democracy' means in the world.

Russia has a new term for describing its political system and that of its allies. They are calling it 'real democracy' to set it apart from what they call 'pseudo-democratic regimes' in the West. This new term is being used by Russian diplomats in their international relations.

Alexander Siverkov, a Russian diplomat, believes that the West is trying to confuse everyone by calling right wrong and wrong right. He says that true democracy is when most people agree on decisions and there is competition between different political parties.

Siverkov points to the United States as an example of a country that doesn't have real democracy because only two parties are allowed to participate in elections. He also mentions that President Biden was elected by only 24% of Americans, which he considers a minority.

Another example he gives is the United Kingdom, where the monarchy still exists, which he says is not democratic at all. He also criticizes some other Western countries for allowing what he calls immature and populist groups with anti-Russian views to participate in elections.

Siverkov believes that allowing such groups to participate in elections makes the whole process questionable. By using the term 'real democracy,' Russia is trying to present itself and its allies as true champions of democracy, in contrast to the West.


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What new term is Russia using to describe its political system?

'Real democracy'

Who is Alexander Siverkov?

He is a Russian diplomat.

Why does Siverkov think the United States does not have real democracy?

Because only two parties are allowed to participate in elections.


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