RUSSIA'S ANTI-CORRUPTION MARCHES - PROBABLY A WORTHY CAUSE, BUT NOT THE RIGHT TIME? PART 2.

Because it is not possible to have corruption in government and not in the general society, as they feed one another. It has happened in the West, Europe, America, countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East. 

So, why not in Russia and the Russian Federation? When they, following the fall of the Soviet Union, presented a great opportunity for 'carpet-bagging'?

So, if Russia and the Russian government are not immune from corruption, why is it that the Russian government, if it wants to fight corruption and make government less corrupt, seeing the 'anti-corruption' marchers as a positive development?

Is it because the Russian state fears that the anti-corruption marchers could threaten the power of the ruling elites? 

Or is it that they fear that the campaign could get out of control and lead to widespread unrest and instability? 

That it will attract people with other agendas and willingness to use it to try to achieve their goals? 

Of course the anti-corruption campaign is not just a social issue, but also a political one, and is likely to become a target for ' Trojan Horse' attacks. 

By both Russian and foreign detractors of the Russian government. 

Politics and espionage are also about opportunism, and, while the ordinary marchers might be oblivious to those who want to use it to further undeclared ends.  

Those forces will be well aware of what is at stake.

The State can also use these marches to 'keep its eyes' on both the 'usual suspects', as well as on new ones. 

This is what happens in these kinds of situations. 

The fact that  Alexei Navralny is reported to have called for the disruption of an historical re-enactment fair.  

If correct, clearly does not suggest that he is  a strong advocate of peaceful and demonstration. 

He seems to have his eyes set on making political achievements. 

Just as how those who are benefiting from the 'corruption' which the marchers are targeting, are committed to keeping their privileges.

For Alexei Navralny, the anti-corruption marches and campaign is a platform or vehicle for him and others who oppose the Russian government.  

To use in their attempt to acquire political and other power in Russia. 

It is therefore not surprising that the State will not look on or deal with them kindly.

It is arguable that Russians, like the citizens of any other country, should have the right to march on their streets and call for an end to the many ills which afflict all governments and societies. 

To be continued.