Social Capitalism

The major political event of 2006 in Russia was the  Summit of the Big Eight that took place in St. Petersburg  in July. During those three hot summer days on the Russian  Baltic shores, in comfort and security, the heads of  the leading world powers met to discuss the problems  of mankind. During this time the life of ordinary people  became very unpleasant, i.e. military patrols in the  streets, checking of passports, barred roads, helicopters  continuously flying overhead, the howling of sirens,  armed escorts… All this created the impression that the  city was besieged. Unfortunately the largest cemetery  in the city is situated on the way to the meeting place.  In order not to confront the honorable guests with the  sight of mortality, this cemetery was closed for the duration  of the Summit. With typical Russian resignation  and understanding numerous relatives were waiting patiently  until the end of the Summit to be able to bury  their deceased.