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By the way, here's some food for thought for ariputra:
User of "VKontakte" to be tried for hatred towards Jews and Judaists

The whole story is more than just a murder. It is an example of how, if you are in opposition, if you simply don't like the authorities, you get special rights – you can stand under fire, beat police officers, engage in fraud, and even kill. In the environment of people who like to wallow in the dirty zone of the Internet, where there is no sin, you will always be good.
Kabanov managed to deceive almost everyone. When he spoke about his wife in the past tense, it could be understood. Six days had passed, and nothing comforting came to mind. But the reporters didn't know that at the time of the interview, Irina was nearby – behind the glass of the balcony door, in plastic bags.
The tragedy of this family is, of course, far from the first, and, unfortunately, not the last: only this week, two similar cases occurred – in the Moscow region and in Siberia. But the tragedy of the Kabanovs will always stand out, even among a dozen very similar incidents. After all, it was a prosperous, strong, and very modern family, educated people, three children, and many friends. True, most of these friends turned out to be virtual.
Few of those who "friended," that is, entered the status of "friends" of the charming father of the family, knew that the father did not work, that his restaurant projects had collapsed, that there was no money for anything else, but there were debts, that his wife Irina's temporary jobs were the only means of livelihood, and that she had borrowed from colleagues again so that the children could continue to have a childhood – there were gifts under the Christmas tree. But the social media community was delighted, looking at the screen: people saw simple happiness.
There is an ordinary life with ordinary news, and there is a blogosphere or social network where other topics are discussed, where certain other problems are highlighted, where manipulation of public consciousness is simply flourishing, because the presentation of the material is focused on certain things while hiding others. This is a common situation.

Everyone should read this!
It's a long article, but it's simply amazing.

“I realized one thing. There is no state in Russia. It is a territory occupied by a handful of criminals. There are 141 million normal, hardworking, generous, smart, and decent people living in Russia. And a million criminals who are destroying everything. And there is no state at all.”
William Browder, “There is no state in Russia”
http://www.snob.ru/thread/71#entry_36099

So, what do you suggest we do with this knowledge?

Spread the word. Before reading this article, I had only a superficial understanding of the Magnitsky case, like many others. Looking at the situation from the outside, you begin to understand what kind of country we live in. And how desperately the authorities try to justify themselves in the eyes of citizens, creating an image of honest people who won't let them steal and rob the nation as criminals and enemies of the country. Russia's main problem is that the majority of the population doesn't think about politics, they believe what they are told on TV. And they believe it so blindly and feel so much a part of this system of lawlessness that they will fight for it, calling on everyone else to also be blind patriots. And only articles like this can somehow make people think. Everything we have been working towards since perestroika is crumbling, Putin clearly wants to return the country to the Soviet system. And now the only thing that can help us is a revolution in the consciousness of the population. Naturally, this process takes time, but changes are already noticeable - more and more people are beginning to understand the situation in the country - protest movements on the internet are growing. The internet is the only support that allows us to tell the truth to the people. And now, all we can do to help Russia is posts and comments.

Without a doubt, Putin is far from the worst president, especially when you consider his predecessors. But we forget one thing. In the West, people have long recognized a simple and very important truth: power must change regularly. Even if the current president is an angel incarnate, after 8 years, it's time to say goodbye. It doesn't matter what kind of power it is; stagnation must never be allowed. Because the people don't just elect a new president; with the new president, the entire system is renewed. He will review the work of all ministers, identify shortcomings, and appoint new people. They, in turn, will also appoint new people to lower positions. And this is, in any case, better than the best president in the world sitting on the throne for half his life. The change of power is the only way for the people to control the government. And Putin is clinging to his throne and doesn't want to let go because if he leaves power, he's finished; he understands this and is very afraid. A new president will review his work and uncover so much that Putin could be sent to prison for life.

Those who voted for "stability" also had an argument: they say that they have already stolen enough for themselves, and now they will work for the country. But reality turned out to be simpler: "once you've eaten your fill, you want more," and "appetite comes with eating."

http://ajbolit444.livejournal.com/620165.html

There are always alternatives; there are many honest politicians, full of enthusiasm, ready to lead the country forward, who already have clear and well-defined plans for the development of the state. But we know little about them, and they do not participate in elections because they are not allowed to. Take Yavlinsky, for example.

Yes, Putin won't simply relinquish power. That's what's frightening. I'm sure he won't be elected for a fourth term. But he also won't be able to quietly step down – he'll be arrested. There's information that he's deliberately provoking protest movements so that a civil war can begin, and he can establish a military regime and a personal dictatorship. At first glance, it sounds like nonsense, but it makes you think, because he really has no other way out.

Putin is as cunning as a snake, which is why he is still in power. He thinks many years ahead. Right now, yes, he is a dictator. But what will happen in 6 years when he is not re-elected?