Quite a strange feeling from reading some of the analyses and especially from comments read (or pretend to read) here.
To surprise the next explosion “Putinslil, has betrayed us!”, perhaps, not be surprised. Want it or not, and develop immunity from pseudo-patriotism, for it is a hangover from this stuff worse than the fake vodka. But the head is necessary not only there, it is also useful to think.
And with it playing from the pseudo-patriotism is clearly complicated. It is evident by how many people spoke with blatant sarcasm about the lack of patriotism among Russians, alleged political victories of Erdogan, that we once again betrayed. Changed the beaches and the tomatoes.
Yes, the situation is unwound at a speed that nobody expected. As soon as Putin declare sanctions on the tourism market, Turkey immediately came in first place in popularity. Sorry, it’s the FSB on apartments went, forcing Russians to snap up vouchers? Or-they spit on something?
In fairness, I note that back in June, crossing Belarus, on the M1, leading to Minsk, I watched a fairly large number of Russian numbers on cars. No, it is clear that all in the holiday season urgently decided to visit his Belarusian relatives. But a couple of cars with surfboards on the roof somehow cast doubt on it.
In short, who wanted to vote in the ruble for Antalya and other places, he voted. And he was spit on sanctions and other political jokes. It’s his vacation is his choice.
Actually, why not? Why in Turkey? And it’s simple. Do not say much about the Crimean resorts, the service is lame on both legs. Starting from the rather problematic and expensive travel and to prices that are explicitly for this resort is overpriced. The quality of rest even not necessary to write.
For comparison, I took a sample to relax for the inhabitants of Novosibirsk. Flight Novosibirsk — Simferopol and a week back will cost 36 thousand rubles. The same operation, but with destination Antalya — 40 thousand.
Not the most expensive holiday for two in Koktebel with two meals in economy class on a week — 36-37 thousand. The same in Antalya (they only have the concept of economy class otherwise) — from 60 thousand.
The difference seems to be a fair amount, 30%. But apparently there is something that outweighs the 30% and patriotism. “Tame” Russians defined boroughs and level of service. And since it is necessary to go on vacation today, and “future” resorts of Russia in Krasnodar region and the Crimea will reach the level of Turkish is that in the future, here is the result.
And then, when it was possible Russian restrictions to stop? Planes do not fly, travel agencies don’t work, boats don’t float… Nothing came to Berlin, and here Turkey some…
So these bans are more of a challenge to the Russian mentality. Not? Yeah, right now… Dangerous? Come on! The break through! And, characteristically, who wanted to broke.
In General, these prohibitions Egypt and Turkey are supposed to be in turbiznesa. However, this has been written before, our season is shorter, and a lot with the Turks is difficult to compete. But it’s not a question to Putin, and Medvedev. To make our holiday destinations have become more attractive than the Turkish one — that is the problem. Our government to decide not rushed. Why? Easier to ban.
But the Turkish servant from the tourist industry is more attractive than a fellow-helper in leisure. Fact? Undisputed.
And goes on the matter is that the Russians, rushed to Turkey, or not a patriot, or a patriot, but prefers to spend his money as he likes. If in my opinion not a patriot, of course. A true patriot who cares what was happening, and he would not go to the Turks, and Kuma Earrings would advise, and friend Kolya.
However, given the fact that our government frankly do not care about many aspects of our existence, then not much-and want to blame unpatriotic. The question arises: why do we have rulers did not wish to do so, that in the Crimea and the Krasnodar region will have a rest not worse, but cheaper?
Bold underline: not in Turkey more expensive, but cheaper in the Crimea.
To do in Turkey and Egypt vacation is more expensive is a lot of mind is not necessary. But in Russia to make cheaper and worse — Yes, there have popahat. But Popham, Yes, bringing all into conformity, so much so that people saw it and felt it, then you can and patriotism to drag.
Returning to our pseudo-patriots, you can offer a very simple way to solve the problem. Don’t rest in Turkey, good not forced. Boycott Turkish goods. The best way to show your patriotism. As “Roshen”, was released. Boycott? Boycott. And we have, 100 km from the factory, “roshenovskih” candy in the afternoon with fire not to find in the city. Do not charge their traders with warehouses, because they are not sold separately.
It’s the same with Turkish goods and services.
And smoke on sites and forums, straining traffic that Putin all merged and all delivered… make Sense? Cool show or in the hope that comes to Putin Strange approach.
Now let’s go around and around Putin walk.
What they cried? On the joint fight against terrorism and the use of Incirlik”? What? In General, this base, we need it? Yes, the attacks were, he says, Turks are such bastards, at first promised a base, then changed his mind. And then I decided to use it.
And she did we need this base? Is there any sense in using it? Videoconferencing has proved quite cope with the tasks without using Turkish territory. From its base on the territory of a friendly country. Incirlik is NATO. That is, the US. Though on Turkish soil. With all the ensuing consequences.
Verdict: not needed. A political move, nothing more.
But why all the pseudo – and ultra-patriots see the situation from only one side? And with the same hand voicing your valuable opinion?
But it’s simple. Erdogan in the corner. Really kicked. The Europeans greatly offended the Turkish President, if not trenchant. The promises that were made many years not been fulfilled. Turkey and Europe are unlikely in the coming years, if not decades. Moreover, largely due to the Western “partners,” had lost their positions in politics and in the economy. Well, we helped, than could, there is. Well, about the USA is simply nothing to say.
But you can say for Turkey in General and Erdogan in particular. The situation has changed dramatically, and not for the better. Was, frankly, the Syrian stolen oil. Was torontophoto from Europe and in Europe. There were sanctions on Iran, the nearest rival of Turkey. Was flirting with the United States and Europe, called it “turistopotoka” in Europe. There were even certain guarantees and promises.
And suddenly, in a moment, once it’s all over. As a starting point you can take the time of launch missiles on our bombers.
And after some six months, the situation took a completely different layout. Already mentioned above, plus “excellent” relations with all its neighbors in the region. Plus Russia. Plus a series of sudden recognition of the genocide by the Turks of Armenians.
And here there were two ways of development of events. Or to calmly continue to stick to Turkey in economic terms, realizing various policies or embargo, or Vice versa, to bet on a warming of relations.
Simply put, the pet will Erdogdu, scratch behind the ear, then slap a muzzle on the knee with the question: “What are you, someone’s cat doing? Not good!”
A trial balloon was launched and fell into the hole with the help of Israel. Let’s remember how “suddenly” the Turks have a desire to improve relations with Israel. And as it openly discussed on the conversation between Putin and Netanyahu. And Putin said that he sees nothing wrong with what Israel and Turkey are making steps towards each other.
Of course, if Putin was listening to our sofas online host, it would start to threaten Israel all imaginable and unimaginable punishments. As it is, they decided with our enemies to negotiate… I’m not talking about the requirements of individual klaviatuurikasutuse immediate impacts on Turkey “Caliber” and other junk from our Arsenal.
But it so happened, how it happened, and as a result we have what we have. And to consider the development of events, I would recommend not “swallow again”, but from the perspective of the need to restore relations with Turkey.
Do not forget that the keys to the Black sea in the hands of the Turks. It is a fact. Yes, of course, colotomy chirping in every way that our black sea fleet will solve this problem. But Turkey is a NATO member. The second quantitative and qualitative composition of the army. The problem of the Straits as would howling pseudo, not to solve it.
Moreover, there are purely Russian option: the stork, the Internet is one thing, but to actually go to war with Turkey over the Straits is another. the first is preferable, because safer.
And the opportunity to buy the security of our southern borders at the expense of Turkey, political and economic way — that is, if not victory, then certainly not lose.
Let me also remind you that before the NATO summit in Warsaw not so much time left. And the decisions taken at the summit, mostly known. “Russia is the enemy and it is necessary to struggle”. In a nutshell. And little doubt that the agenda be adopted.
Smart people today understand that to stop NATO today is not real. Works-tested on the USSR scenario: to draw Russia into an arms race, with all the outgoing consequences. Putin constantly says that to get involved in an arms race we won’t. We just have no money, no possibilities, neither on the basis of the first two items, desire.
So, if there is no chance of winning economically, we have to win politically. And that is what Putin is now doing. Attracted to his side all whom they can. Engaging in the first place economically.
There is no dispute, Erdogan has shown himself a fair amount of trash. And play with him in the political and economic games should be very careful. But it is necessary. Especially today, in his permanently damaged relations with Europe and the United States. Because let’s face the truth: Recep from his throne will not go away. And dump him hard, because all the opposition he had already strangled and jail.
Of course, many of us now say that Erdogan should be the one… and another one in his place. Not our style. Not ours. Russian bear showed Turkish wolf could strangle and without the use of physical force. But while there is still the opportunity to be neighborly. What will happen next — time will tell. Straw Erdogan held out, the future depends on him personally.
In any case, as the proverb says, a bad peace is better than a good quarrel.
One can only sympathize with those who require saber-rattling and wants complete isolation of Russia. This is really a pseudo. Bad aware that they speak and write. Yes, a hundred years ago one man said that Russia has only two allies, the army and Navy. That’s when we will have a Fleet, then we’ll talk on this topic.
And today in isolation is not to live. Indeed, Erdogan is demonstrative. Devour.
Therefore it is not necessary a second time to step on Turkish rake. With respect to both situations. Let me explain: to trust Erdogan as before — a nonsense. But to follow the path of further confrontation is also not a smart move. The truth is always somewhere in the middle, but I hope that with the possession of truth Putin’s all right.
