tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776989408562241082.post2304070769919148865..comments2023-10-17T12:24:26.617-04:00Comments on Ukraine Blog: Why are Ukrainians unhappy?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776989408562241082.post-18307634640516444092008-07-22T04:08:00.000-04:002008-07-22T04:08:00.000-04:00The 'breadbasket of Europe' is an old stereotype. ...The 'breadbasket of Europe' is an old stereotype. Russia produces 3 times as much grain and other agricultural output as Ukraine today and Kazakhstan about the same as Ukraine. Although Ukrainian farming is fairly outdated still and definitely could benefit from the infusion of new technology and significant capital. <BR/> <BR/>In any case, the real wealth is in the brains and in the freedom to Alekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18197637478029692684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776989408562241082.post-3060318184853137682008-07-22T04:06:00.000-04:002008-07-22T04:06:00.000-04:00Ukrainians will once again become richer and happi...Ukrainians will once again become richer and happier like they were during the 1920's and earlier. <BR/>1.Ukraine will become a major world producer/exporter of grain, since Ukraine is the "Breadbasket" of Europe, so after much investment from Ukrainians and foreigners alike, Ukraine will be a major producer/exporter of grain, <BR/>2. Ukrainians are unhappy due to the fact that they are at this Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776989408562241082.post-49177672636567693392008-07-22T04:03:00.000-04:002008-07-22T04:03:00.000-04:00It is an interesting point of view.I am inclined t...It is an interesting point of view.<BR/>I am inclined to agree, but not 100%.<BR/>Regards,<BR/> AtanasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776989408562241082.post-54209382898513634412008-07-20T01:24:00.000-04:002008-07-20T01:24:00.000-04:00It is true that Ukraine is divided in many ways. B...It is true that Ukraine is divided in many ways. But it can also be seen as a blessing in disguise, because it prevents anyone from dominating the entire country, (like Putin and Medvedev have done in Russia). This makes it possible for democracy and freedom to grow.Alekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18197637478029692684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-776989408562241082.post-42751577175281268942008-07-19T11:24:00.000-04:002008-07-19T11:24:00.000-04:00Good analysis. I also think that Ukraine still see...Good analysis. I also think that Ukraine still seems so divided on a lot of issues, ideas and ideals that the culture almost seems split because of this. In the US, we all have our differences, but when it comes down to it, people all see themselves as American. Hopefully, as the newer generations amke Ukraine their own, they'll all come together as Ukrainians to help make it a better and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com