Commentary
A conversation with Karim Sadjadpour and Robin Wright about the recent protests and where the Islamic Republic might go from here.
Aaron David Miller, Karim Sadjadpour, Robin Wright
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In The Media
McDonald's Marks 20 Years in Russia
In 1990, when the Russian economy was falling apart and Russia was suffering from acute food shortages, the first McDonald's opened in Moscow, offering a new experience of food service.
By Maria Lipman
Published on Feb 3, 2010
Source: PRI's The World
Discussing the difficult times in 1990, Masha Lipman remembers: "People were basically hunting for food. If you were walking down the street and saw a line, you would stop, and forget about other doings to get at least something. Even things as basic as milk."
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