Politicians Lose Connection with Own Regions
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A study center called GeoCompass did a test. It was about the knowledge of Russian regions. Many members of Duma could not find their regions.
The test was anonymous and used a map. The members had to mark their region on it. Seventy-five percent failed to find their own region.
Some members mixed up Siberia and Far East. Some placed Kaliningrad near Kamchatka. The common answer was near the oil fields.
Seven members put their regions on the French coast. They marked it on the map incorrectly. These deputies showed a poor knowledge.
Alfred Tsigel said the members know little about Russia. He is the head of GeoCompass center. He said they confuse their vacation spots with real regions.
Questions
What did the study center GeoCompass test?
They tested the knowledge of Russian regions.
How many members of Duma failed to find their own region?
Seventy-five percent failed to find their own region.
What did Alfred Tsigel say about the members' knowledge?
He said the members know little about Russia.
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