R O M A N I A L O C U R I M I N U N A T ELothar Mayer
Romania is a country with many wonderful natural and historical places. It has castles, palaces, and monuments throughout its cities and countryside. Some of the most notable places mentioned include Bran Castle, the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Peles Castle in Sinaia, and the painted monasteries. Romania also has diverse natural landscapes like the Carpathian Mountains, Olt River valley, Balea and Red Lakes, Danube Delta, and dense forests. The document highlights Romania's rich cultural heritage and traditions as well as its biodiversity with mentions of wolves and sturgeon.
A Abadia de Melk é um mosteiro barroco localizado na Áustria. Fundado em 1089, o mosteiro é famoso por sua arquitetura imponente e coleções de arte e manuscritos. A Abadia de Melk continua sendo um centro cultural e religioso importante na região.
#mc539 Week 7: Sustainability of the AlternativeJennifer Jones
The document discusses the sustainability of alternatives and alternative activism. It touches on several topics including sustainability reporting, direct action protests, social media campaigns, critiques of cultural capitalism, tar sands issues, archiving activism, and representing collective voices versus individual voices. The document raises questions about what alternatives aim to achieve and whether their impact needs to be sustained over time.
The document discusses the Abadia de Melk, a Benedictine abbey located in Austria. It provides no other details about the abbey's history, architecture, or significance. The second sentence about using a mouse to connect speakers does not seem related to the abbey and provides no context.
Distimo Month Report Webinar November 2012 (Top Global Brands)Distimo
The webinar discussed a report on brand performance in the Apple App Store. It showed that 88 of the top 100 global brands now have apps available. The presentation analyzed which brands had the most downloaded apps, with four brands dominating the top 10. It also examined how app downloads were divided across different countries for global brands, finding some were more local than global. Finally, it demonstrated Distimo's app analytics tool for monitoring app market performance.
Ukraine National Municipal Survey, March 2015 by IRIIlya Ponomarev
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted in 22 regional capitals of Ukraine between March 2-20, 2015. Some key findings:
- 68% see corruption as a significant problem in their city
- 60% see nepotism as a significant problem
- 57% think Ukraine should join the EU if it could only join one economic union
- 47% would vote for Ukraine to join NATO if a referendum were held
- 35% think their city authorities are making efforts to reduce corruption at the municipal level
The survey involved over 17,000 respondents and provides insights into citizen attitudes about local governance, services, and reforms in Ukraine.
2015 03-11 - russia one year after crimea - event summary jmIlya Ponomarev
- Ponomarev emphasized that Russia's foreign policy poses a dangerous threat and prioritizes undermining Western influence over combating threats like ISIS.
- Nationalism in Russia includes xenophobia, ethnic nationalism seeking a purely "Russian Russia", imperialist views, and a possible "healthy nationalism".
- Russian state propaganda portrays the West as weak and misguided, while Putin presents himself as defending traditional values, but many Russians can access alternative views if desired.
- The West must maintain a consistent long-term policy not based on the old view of competing spheres of influence, and should counter Russian information campaigns rather than offer military aid.
R O M A N I A L O C U R I M I N U N A T ELothar Mayer
Romania is a country with many wonderful natural and historical places. It has castles, palaces, and monuments throughout its cities and countryside. Some of the most notable places mentioned include Bran Castle, the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Peles Castle in Sinaia, and the painted monasteries. Romania also has diverse natural landscapes like the Carpathian Mountains, Olt River valley, Balea and Red Lakes, Danube Delta, and dense forests. The document highlights Romania's rich cultural heritage and traditions as well as its biodiversity with mentions of wolves and sturgeon.
A Abadia de Melk é um mosteiro barroco localizado na Áustria. Fundado em 1089, o mosteiro é famoso por sua arquitetura imponente e coleções de arte e manuscritos. A Abadia de Melk continua sendo um centro cultural e religioso importante na região.
#mc539 Week 7: Sustainability of the AlternativeJennifer Jones
The document discusses the sustainability of alternatives and alternative activism. It touches on several topics including sustainability reporting, direct action protests, social media campaigns, critiques of cultural capitalism, tar sands issues, archiving activism, and representing collective voices versus individual voices. The document raises questions about what alternatives aim to achieve and whether their impact needs to be sustained over time.
The document discusses the Abadia de Melk, a Benedictine abbey located in Austria. It provides no other details about the abbey's history, architecture, or significance. The second sentence about using a mouse to connect speakers does not seem related to the abbey and provides no context.
Distimo Month Report Webinar November 2012 (Top Global Brands)Distimo
The webinar discussed a report on brand performance in the Apple App Store. It showed that 88 of the top 100 global brands now have apps available. The presentation analyzed which brands had the most downloaded apps, with four brands dominating the top 10. It also examined how app downloads were divided across different countries for global brands, finding some were more local than global. Finally, it demonstrated Distimo's app analytics tool for monitoring app market performance.
Ukraine National Municipal Survey, March 2015 by IRIIlya Ponomarev
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted in 22 regional capitals of Ukraine between March 2-20, 2015. Some key findings:
- 68% see corruption as a significant problem in their city
- 60% see nepotism as a significant problem
- 57% think Ukraine should join the EU if it could only join one economic union
- 47% would vote for Ukraine to join NATO if a referendum were held
- 35% think their city authorities are making efforts to reduce corruption at the municipal level
The survey involved over 17,000 respondents and provides insights into citizen attitudes about local governance, services, and reforms in Ukraine.
2015 03-11 - russia one year after crimea - event summary jmIlya Ponomarev
- Ponomarev emphasized that Russia's foreign policy poses a dangerous threat and prioritizes undermining Western influence over combating threats like ISIS.
- Nationalism in Russia includes xenophobia, ethnic nationalism seeking a purely "Russian Russia", imperialist views, and a possible "healthy nationalism".
- Russian state propaganda portrays the West as weak and misguided, while Putin presents himself as defending traditional values, but many Russians can access alternative views if desired.
- The West must maintain a consistent long-term policy not based on the old view of competing spheres of influence, and should counter Russian information campaigns rather than offer military aid.
Putin's regime in Russia has become increasingly authoritarian in response to street protests and economic troubles. Three potential outcomes are described: 1) the rise of a fascist regime following the model of Ukraine, 2) a liberal revolution led by elites or grassroots groups, or 3) a liberalization initiated by Putin. For change to occur, a vision and leader need to emerge that can gain support from protesters and parts of the elite. Western policies should avoid short-term gains, support Russian activists, and make Ukraine an economic success to undermine Putin's propaganda.
150410 Tufts Fletcher School Can US and Russia be friendsIlya Ponomarev
The document discusses views and opinions of Russians on various political topics based on a presentation given in the United States in 2015. It summarizes that most Russians do not believe Russia has a functioning democracy and have little trust in their government, seeing it as acting in its own interests rather than the people's. Additionally, Russians hold mixed views of the United States and their relationship, and generally support Putin's actions in Ukraine while believing Western countries have long acted as warmongers against Russia. The document ends by calling for abandoning attempts to influence Russia and instead focusing on long-term mutual interests and consistency between Western words and actions.
Bentley University - Political Situation in Russia. View from the opposition ...Ilya Ponomarev
The document summarizes the political situation in Russia, including the ruling political regime, economic challenges, and the protest movement. It notes that the protest movement is dominated by a new post-industrial middle class dissatisfied with corruption and lack of political freedom. While initially united, the protest movement has split between neoliberals and leftists. Traditional political parties have remained distant from the protests due to conservative voters and Kremlin counterstrategies. The forecast predicts continued small protests in Moscow and potential regional unrest unless political and economic reforms are implemented.
Harvard Law School - Russian Innovation Ecosystem. Past, Present, FutureIlya Ponomarev
The document provides an overview of Russia's national innovation ecosystem and history. It discusses how Russia historically competed with the West in areas like railways, industry, and space but that its system collapsed in the 1990s following the USSR's dissolution. It outlines current strengths in IT, telecom, materials and efforts to boost innovation through new funding mechanisms, legislation and initiatives like Skolkovo which aims to create a technology hub and attract international businesses and talent to Russia. However, it notes ongoing challenges including a lack of experienced entrepreneurs, international business connections, and disconnects between education, research and industry.
Putin's regime in Russia has become increasingly authoritarian in response to street protests and economic troubles. Three potential outcomes are described: 1) the rise of a fascist regime following the model of Ukraine, 2) a liberal revolution led by elites or grassroots groups, or 3) a liberalization initiated by Putin. For change to occur, a vision and leader need to emerge that can gain support from protesters and parts of the elite. Western policies should avoid short-term gains, support Russian activists, and make Ukraine an economic success to undermine Putin's propaganda.
150410 Tufts Fletcher School Can US and Russia be friendsIlya Ponomarev
The document discusses views and opinions of Russians on various political topics based on a presentation given in the United States in 2015. It summarizes that most Russians do not believe Russia has a functioning democracy and have little trust in their government, seeing it as acting in its own interests rather than the people's. Additionally, Russians hold mixed views of the United States and their relationship, and generally support Putin's actions in Ukraine while believing Western countries have long acted as warmongers against Russia. The document ends by calling for abandoning attempts to influence Russia and instead focusing on long-term mutual interests and consistency between Western words and actions.
Bentley University - Political Situation in Russia. View from the opposition ...Ilya Ponomarev
The document summarizes the political situation in Russia, including the ruling political regime, economic challenges, and the protest movement. It notes that the protest movement is dominated by a new post-industrial middle class dissatisfied with corruption and lack of political freedom. While initially united, the protest movement has split between neoliberals and leftists. Traditional political parties have remained distant from the protests due to conservative voters and Kremlin counterstrategies. The forecast predicts continued small protests in Moscow and potential regional unrest unless political and economic reforms are implemented.
Harvard Law School - Russian Innovation Ecosystem. Past, Present, FutureIlya Ponomarev
The document provides an overview of Russia's national innovation ecosystem and history. It discusses how Russia historically competed with the West in areas like railways, industry, and space but that its system collapsed in the 1990s following the USSR's dissolution. It outlines current strengths in IT, telecom, materials and efforts to boost innovation through new funding mechanisms, legislation and initiatives like Skolkovo which aims to create a technology hub and attract international businesses and talent to Russia. However, it notes ongoing challenges including a lack of experienced entrepreneurs, international business connections, and disconnects between education, research and industry.