A new surge of protest activity covered almost all regions of Russia in 2017. The number of participants in protest actions was different depending on the regions, but undoubtedly, these actions can be called the most numerous and large-scale protests since 2012. Tens of thousands of people came to the...
Sergey Nazarov: The Sands of Kalmykia
Arid regions occupy 41% of terrestrial land. The destruction of soil leads to economical problems of the regions. In areas of increased desertification access to water becomes obstructed, the agricultural market is decreasing, unemployment and poverty are increasing. About one hundred million hectares in Russia are subjected to degradation. The soil...