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42 sats \ 5 replies \ @TomK OP 15 Jun \ parent \ on: Russian Economy Booms Amid Eurozone Recession econ
Unfortunately, I can't say for sure, but what I can say is that the large economic regions of St Petersburg, Moscow and Kaliningrad are extremely prosperous.
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42 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 15 Jun
I've always wondered how Russia has managed to hold on to Kaliningrad.
Are they isolated or is it easy to travel in and out?
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42 sats \ 3 replies \ @TomK OP 15 Jun
There is a road connection there that is secured by the military.
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42 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 15 Jun
Why didn't it become independent or part of a neighboring country when the Soviet Union dissolved?
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42 sats \ 1 reply \ @TomK OP 15 Jun
just as the large Black Sea fleet is based in Crimea, Russia has for a long time maintained a large fleet and military bases in Kaliningrad and the region. these were things that were not negotiable
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42 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 15 Jun
Makes sense
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