Deputy
Prime Minister Shuvalov said at the revelation of the world's press
that his offshore trust has earned tens of millions of dollarsThe world media business uncover the secrets of Deputy Prime Minister ShuvalovShuvalov made a fortune by buying shares of "Gazprom" company by the billionaire KerimovProsecutor General's Office believes that the funds managed by Shuvalov, in accordance with the lawSeveral
Western publications were the owners of the documents that are expected
to shed light on the deal with Russia's first deputy prime minister
Igor Shuvalov and his family. Shuvalov
himself issued a statement in response that it is always in accordance
with Russian law to declare their income and the income of relatives. "I firmly follow the rules and principles relating to conflicts of interest. For the lawyer is sacred" - the document says. Later, Deputy Prime Minister said that the funds it needs to ensure the independence of the "pressure groups".
Prosecutor General's Office also audited the information from Western newspapers and assured that all legitimate. The funds and property of the First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov and his family openly declared and managed in accordance with the law, there is no conflict of interest, according to the supervisory authority. The fact that the Prosecutor General's Office conducted a special inspection, during which no violations were identified, announced on Wednesday he and his official representative.- Shuvalov made a fortune by buying shares of "Gazprom" company by the billionaire Kerimov- Judge: Court can not accept the documents, even to lie on his desk- On the Internet published documents about multimillion-dollar fraud young Putin
"Transactions with equity lift the veil over the Kremlin" - an article under the headline U.S. publishes The Wall Street Journal. The publication also notes that for 12 years, Igor Shuvalov became known as one of the most active advocates in the Kremlin business.During the same period, the offshore trust Shuvalov and his family has earned tens of millions of dollars by investing in projects of some of the most powerful Russian tycoons, the newspaper, referring to the financial documents, publications and journalists learned persons knowledgeable about investments. The property is located, in particular, shares of "Gazprom" and the option for 0.5% of "Sibneft", the newspaper with the words to informed sources.WSJ, which leads to the publication of the site InoPressa, stresses that there is no indication that the operation, most of which was made before 2008, were carried out in violation of Russian law. Now Russia tightens rules for government officials regarding possible conflicts of interest. But experts say the rules are not as severe as in many Western countries.Opposition activists are trying to put pressure on the Kremlin, using questions about finances Shuvalov raised in December, writes the WSJ. An activist Natalia Pelevayn officially asked the prosecutor's office to verify whether the laws are not contrary to the transaction Shuvalov, one tycoon, and his role in the later decision of the Government to provide guarantees for loans of this tycoon. In December, the magazine Barron's published a similar statement.Meanwhile, informed people say in the new government Shuvalov, may receive a broad mandate for privatization and economic liberalization.People from surrounding Shuvalov say: he is being attacked because, unlike most of the officials, rather openly declares its richness in official documents.In the 1990s, Shuvalov rich, engaging in the practice of law continues to publication. In 1997, after joining the government, he "moved the capital to his family trust - a group of offshore companies, the owner of the beneficiary who is his wife Olga, a housewife," the article says, referring to "the people around him."Shuvalov made a fortune by buying shares of "Gazprom" company by the billionaire KerimovAccording to informed sources, in mid-2004, Shuvalov Trust has invested 17.7 million dollars in shares of "Gazprom" company by Suleiman Kerimov "Nafta Moskva". After 4 years the shares were sold for approximately $ 80 million, the newspaper, referring to the same sources.Informed sources say, until the spring of 2004 Shuvalov also owned an option on 0.5% of "Sibneft" and then asked Abramovich to implement it and put the proceeds - $ 50 million - in the trust. Most of the money was invested in the project Alisher Usmanov - the acquisition of shares in British Corus Group, the newspaper said, citing people informed and publication of Barron's. This investment has brought trust Shuvalov, "120.5 million dollars, according to informed individuals."In turn, The Financial Times publishes an article "The deal, which was related to the family Shuvalov, focuses on the relationship with the Kremlin's business." Relatives Shuvalov acquired the shares of "Gazprom" at a time when the government was preparing a reform, which resulted in the market value of shares has increased significantly, according to the publication, referring to the documents. It was about the liberalization of trade in shares carried out by the Government in December 2005.The newspaper said a deal was conducted through offshore companies. The newspaper also reported on documents showing that Shuvalov was a co-investor in the investment Usmanov Corus. The publication gives the names of firms and parts of documents. For example, mentioned a "letter of one of the directors of the company Sevenkey, which ruled on behalf of Olga Shuvalov, the wife of Igor Shuvalov."Sources close to the Shuvalov said that the investment Sevenkey not create a conflict of interest for Shuvalov as in 2004, he had no opportunity to influence the liberalization of the shares of "Gazprom" and had no means to influence the stock price Corus, the newspaper said. The sources added that Shuvalov never lobbied for the interests of Usmanov and Kerimov.Shuvalov: Funds are needed for independence from "groups of influence"First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said that it is very responsible approach to the issue of declaring their income and family income, and money that he earned by being an entrepreneur, and who are now in the trust are the basis of independence from the various "interest groups" in making service solutions, "Interfax"."In matters of declaring their income and the income of his family, I always go over very responsibly. As a lawyer, I have consistently followed the rule and the principle of conflict of interest. Means that I have earned by being an entrepreneur, and who are now in the trust are the basis my independence from the various interest groups in decision-making my office "- Shuvalov said the agency on Wednesday.He added that passing the civil service, had behaved "as if the government were to me as a lawyer for his client." "This trust can not be broken," - said the first deputy prime minister.In turn, the Secretariat First Deputy Prime Minister said that Shuvalov has always complied with all legal requirements imposed by law for state employees. "The funds and property of his family and himself had openly declared and presented in a completely transparent and accessible form of Russian tax and regulatory authorities," - said the representative of the secretariat.He added that all the funds of the family first deputy prime minister managed and controlled by the most stringent requirements of Russian and international law. "This is confirmed by testing conducted by the Prosecutor General of Russia in regard to the allegations in the publications of the American edition of" Barrons. "It confirms that Shuvalov is not allowed his work to violations of law or conflict of interest" - said the representative of the Secretariat.
Judge: Court can not accept the documents, even to lie on his desk"Many people are very offended at the Moscow office of Financial Times, because there are different people working, with varying degrees of professionalism. But overall this is one of the most respected newspapers in the world. This is not some kind of The Sun, not the yellow press. And if the it writes the Financial Times, there is every reason to treat this with some confidence. This is not a legal information, not evidence admitted by the court. But this is very serious, "- said in an interview with radio station" Kommersant FM "Director of the Institute of Globalization Problems Mikhail Delyagin.Delyagin points out that under Russian law, an investigation can be conducted on the basis of any information. "On the other hand, if you do not want, the court may refuse to recognize even those documents that are just lying in front of him on the table. So there is a will," - he said, pointing. that "in this case there is no desire. will not be.""I think that after the anti-British campaign, which resulted in some of the sons and daughters, so to speak, members of the Russian government for a while longer to let in England, and after this campaign is just curled up. New anti-British campaign, we will not see. But no explanation is essentially I think it will not be given. Because the pain is likely, "- said the expert.He notes that Russian law enforcement agencies probably will not have any help to British colleagues, "and the investigation bogged down due to lack of information." "In Russia there are many Shuvalov, this is often the name" - he adds.He recalls the case of "one of our reformers," who was caught back in the era of Gaidar on the presence of a huge offshore accounts. He says Delyagin, President Yeltsin said: "So what? In Russia, many people with my name, why do you think it was I?" And I still feel fine, he said."But, you know, about Shuvalov all together joked that it was strange for some reason he does not seem Gigolo. And according to official documents, most of the money, and huge amounts of money earned by his wife," - said Mikhail Delyagin. "The fact that some irresponsible elements referred to corruption, from my point of view, is the basis of the current political system in Russia. A deal to undermine the foundations of the state system in Russia, you know, for it put in jail, and no law enforcement authorities would not dare do it, even if you suddenly they want "- he concludes.
-------------------------------------------------- ------All legitimate claims Shuvalov. Indeed, Shuvalov lobbying the government increase gas tariffs, and "Gazprom" to thank his benefactor. That in this case a crime and prosecutors are surprised? And here is legitimate to increase the price of gas at the government level, there are legitimate ministers, promoting enrichment and the impoverishment of some companies and other people? That prosecutors do not know. Apparently, the Constitution does not read.-------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------Adjustable DemocracyThe transition from a regulated market economy to a regulated democracy.
"The rise in gas prices for Russian consumers is inevitable, - said Russian presidential aide Igor Shuvalov. - During the next five years, Russia will triple the domestic prices for natural gas. " And then Igor Shuvalov said: "We believe the premise that the gas price should be the same for everyone, both domestically and abroad. Domestic prices will reach a level external to the 2010-2012 year. "What is an ardent supporter of justice! One price for all! Equal treatment for equal! What is the sound! Igor, do not say so beautifully!Yes, citizens of Russia would be only too glad if domestic prices are, in fact, equalized with outside. But it is not as selective as the desire of some officials, but in everything. Including wage."The coming rise in gas prices in the first place was supported by the mining companies. Thus, the oil industry, relying on rising prices intend to increase natural gas production ", - informs the citizens" Gazeta.ru. ""Raising prices is dictated by the logic of the gas industry - said spokesman Michael Lozovoy Novatek. - According to our estimates, the industry is now needed from the $ 56 billion to $ 71 billion to ensure the development of new deposits, construction of new gas processing facilities (which are now missing) and the laying of new gas transmission networks. "So which side do not go up to the gas topic, the increase in gas prices, if you listen to our politicians and owners of gas fields is inevitable, like a rock. It is good news is that even in this we are equals in Europe.Today, after sixteen years, we can state that the concept of transition to a regulated market economy, announced a 90 - years of the last century, is fully realized. Now we have both the market and regulated prices, and the promise of prosperity and wealth, the majority of citizens did not happen.Many older citizens need to remember this period of adoption of this concept, when ministers and academics vying offered to the people to cut their own needs, to tighten their belts and work harder today, that is, in the 90s to tomorrow (maybe it had to happen in 2006 ), it was possible to live in a paradise called regulated market economy. Who has forgotten, can look at and read: http://rpr.ur.ru/article/MZpKP.zipIt's time to ask, but those ministers and academics are already gone. They are all retired. Resting on their laurels of their achievements. Their aides amassed a capital and moved to more prosperous countries, but the people of that time forced tighter and tighter tighten their belts and now Russia, the level of life, with 40 seats has slipped to 65, with the complete victory of the concept of regulated market economy.But let's not rush to conclusions, but you should look into our economy, and examine where we market, and where the regulated "market" prices to once again prove to be a fool not to be able to assess and those who are willing and continue to hold on to this system of relations.The first thing to note is that if prices are regulated, that is predetermined rule, they do not market, as planned. But the plan is not in the interests of all participants in the economic and social relations, as it may seem at first glance, but in the interests of the enterprises for which the power and set prices. It is through such regulated prices for goods and services of natural monopolies, and they were able at times to increase its capitalization by billions of rubles to pay dividends, the fruits of dollar millionaires and billionaires bribes and corrupting the state apparatus.At the end of 2005, at a meeting of the government, hotly debated the question of tariffs for natural monopolies. Conflict of business and government has been reduced to a discussion of the limiting tariffs for natural monopolies. The monopolists put pressure on the government, wanting to raise the bar even higher tariffs, as Cabinet members fought listlessly, for fear of popular indignation. And if 2004 was the main brawler "Gazprom", does not agree with cuts in their appetites, that at this meeting it successfully replaced the chairman of the board of RAO "UES" Anatoly Chubais. For seduction, he even promised Mikhail Fradkov doubling of GDP at the expense of investments in energy, as gas companies today promised to increase gas production, and then German Gref announced that his economic policies - nothing like a medieval palmistry.That's really sure who, no palmistry, and net cash interest, so it is with Mr. Chubais. Thanks to his activity, for more than fifteen years, the Liberal Democrats are building this ugly system with a regulated market economy in which they successfully make a career, totally unaware of people's sacrifices and sufferings.In keeping with the concept of regulated market, at this meeting and were presented, the basic parameters of a three-year economic forecast. In this forecast, but rather in terms of revenue collection, it was stated that in 2006, electricity tariffs will rise by 7.5%, rates for w / e Transportation - 8%, gas - 11% in 2007 for electricity - 6.5% at x / d transport - 7%, gas - 8% in 2008 for electricity - 5.5% at x / d transport - 5.5% -7% for gas, but now we know that gas prices in five years will triple.The question is, where is the market economy for development is advocated, and advocated as the current leaders? What develops Ministry of Economic Development, Government and Administration of the President, laying a tariff increase? Naturally, intelligible answers no one bothered to give, except the chaotic gas industry applications, about the logic of production, but Shuvalov, who, judging from the published in the American edition of The Wall Street Journal interview, all for someone and something catches or align .
Maybe they know in advance that it is in such proportion will increase the costs of enterprises producing and supplying electricity and gas, as well as the railroad and the? Of course not. But, for the whole economy and for the citizens of this growth will result in the growth rates actually in production costs, higher prices for all goods and services, and accordingly, slowing the pace of development, rising unemployment and lower living standards.Government to take care of operations of these companies, is engaged in pure demagoguery, of which there are explicit plans for enrichment of some and the further deterioration of living. And for the citizens of tariffs is scheduled to increase at a faster rate than businesses.
The people once again deceived. Like, a great blessing for him to be, if the tariffs in 2009 will grow by 6 percent, not 8 as in 2007, and the fact that the 6 per cent in 2009 in rubles will be more than 8 percent in 2007 was no one to explain and is not going to. Premiere Fradkov and his cabinet, such verbal gymnastics seem quite happy.These rulers not care that develops contradictory situation, convicting their real interests. On the one hand, ministers say that the growth of domestic production falls, and, like, worried about the economy, but then, rather than to propose measures to overcome the crisis, offering further strangle the domestic producer, the growth in electricity tariffs, the gas, and rail transportation, but even the top cover inflation. To make sure.All the more strange to see such zeal of ministers, in the desire to help our "poor" monopolists, because of the growth rates will not lead to the completion of the budget of the country, but rather the opposite, in fact drop the profitability of industrial and agricultural producers and, consequently, reduce the taxable base.As marketeers pursuing our ministers, putting this growth rate? Naturally, the answer to this question lies in the material interests and the interests of the so-called natural monopolies, can be traced very clearly. It is they, the owners of monopolies and benefit from the growth rates. Not a penny spent on improving labor productivity, nor on the conversion of production or to improve working methods, or to reduce the administrative apparatus, they receive a significant increase in profits.And to them and there is no need to do it. They, like any monopoly, which tend to increase their profits not by reducing production costs and prices through regulation, planning, growth rates. And, in this case, do not have seven rocket scientist to guess that our major monopolies in the energy and gas sectors, as well as, and railroad workers have common interests with government officials, and laid a pre-revenue growth. Prepared, so to speak, the soil, then to explain to citizens that the tariff increase under the plan approved by the government.
When the people have questions: Why prices for products and industrial goods, why inflation is unwound, the officials say they are not and, as we have a market economy, and businesses set their own prices for their products (not mentioning that employers agreed with the government monopoly). And inflation is, as expressed Alexei Kudrin, in the newspaper "Izvestia", because of the rapid growth of tariffs for housing and communal services. However, for unclear reasons, we, because of what growing tariffs for housing and utilities, finance minister once modestly silent. And when people are trying to figure out what has caused, higher prices for electricity and gas, he said that it planned government strategy.And where is the present market, in this regulated market economy? I guess - is the sale of labor, may feel ill-informed reader? But if you look closely at the relationship of wage workers and their employers, the activities of government and the existing trade unions, it will inevitably come to the conclusion that the cost of labor power is trying to adjust, though not as explicitly as is done with gas prices, electricity , communications, rail transport.The monopolies, government, union leaders reactionary, served presses are widely used tactic of containment of growth in real wages, breaking a strike by endless delay and sabotage the negotiations on the terms kolldogovora, intimidating leaders, threatening fines, dismissals. A truly democratic unions driven underground and replaced by government trade union organizations, which are an obedient tool in the hands of the reactionary government, which is clearly visible from the open circulation of oil Khanty-Mansiysk - Ugra for the President.
"Membership in the union rank and file workers FNPR is not voluntary, as well as due to pressure from employers, systematic" depremirovaniyami "forcing employees consist of" their "unions and regional authorities that government funding of many social programs carried out by regional authorities FNPR. As a result, trips to children's holiday camps for members of trade unions FNPR are two to three times cheaper than for non-members of trade unions, although all donations come from public sources, etc.The rank and file union members discriminated against, representation of their interests in Congress and the governing bodies are not guaranteed.Combining decades of billions of dollars in union dues (a kind of obligatory tax deductible through the accounting department), FNPR bosses do not respond adequately to the demands of workers, do not leave their cozy warm rooms, to make life easier for working people. Use the collected funds to meet their own interests, commercial projects and ambitions.A good example is a sharp conflict between management and employees of major oil companies in Russia ("Surgutneftegas", "Slavneft", "Rosneft") is gaining momentum. Working in favor of wage increases in line with actual inflation (in prices for housing, fuel, food), and real profit companies, the abolition of the existing ratio of basic salary and incentive bonus of 30 to 70, the establishment of the tariff part of wages not less than 80%, severe compliance with labor law, respect for employees of the authorities and representatives of the state.None of the leaders of trade unions FNPR not come to meetings with workers, failed to take measures to prevent conflict, not to engage in constructive dialogue, not with the workers, nor employers, nor the executive branch, the parties tripartite social partnership, not a single step nearer to review and resolution of socio-economic crisis. They are located in the offices under the protection of, live a life separate from work because they are satisfied with their own position, his own salary, multiply exceeding the salary level of workers, and their own sotsgarantii.Thus, 16 July 2006 about 10 000 workers of "Surgutneftegaz" in Surgut and hard Lyantor expressed opposition to anti-social policies of the company. 89,000 union members FNPR "Surgutneftegaz", listing the monthly salary of the FNPR had and have every right to demand that their union leaders wage protection rights violated by the employer, to require compliance with tariff agreements on conditions of life, work and pay. But no functionary did not appear at events, has claimed responsibility for the situation. Oilers humiliated by hunger and poverty, bonded labor in return for 7 rubles per hour, and FNPR show calm in a protracted conflict.Numerous treatment of workers remain unanswered.Hope to reform the trade unions within crumble.Any attempt by members of the union to defend their rights runs into fierce opposition of the trade union leadership. FNPR took a conciliatory position with employers. Workers lose their enthusiasm, lose confidence not only to unions, but also to any other institutions of civil society.The workers were left alone with the owners, employers, lawyers containing states and not independently protect against direct discrimination in the distribution of results of joint work and massive violations in the workplace. Workers have only one option: to unite in a new trade unions, or to use other forms of struggle for their rights, to put forward political demands, and organize spontaneous strikes, hunger strikes, road closures.The workers of Russia (even oil) are not provided with the cost of living, social guarantees Northerners, pensions, etc. We are convinced that this is the result of the treacherous policy of the FNPR leadership over the past 15 years. "So, where is vaunted social partnership and equal relationship of employer and wage worker? They are not. There LZhEprofsoyuz prisluzhivayuschy owners of enterprises and government.In September 2006, Rosstat, published a study on wages, which clearly stated that the robbery of the people continues. The gap between the 10%-paid and poor, even in the official sphere of income, has increased considerably, and today the income of the rich at 25 times the income of the poor. If we add to this bureaucratic extortion, the difference will be measured by three-digit number. How would say a well-known hero of the film: "Who does not work - he eats."Also, Rosstat said that the salary of regional civil servants are already 1.5 times higher than the national average. In developed countries, the gap between rich and poor is an order of magnitude lower, for example, in the U.S. - 10, Germany - 7 Japan - 4.5. But none of the government and presidential administration is in no hurry to claim that the wages of Russian workers must be equalized with a salary in Europe. It looks like this and they do not want to because they are not profitable.So, where is in Russia coveted market, which in words, so newly minted Liberal Democrats wanted? Perhaps in the consumer goods? But here, a careful approach, we do not observe. Rather, find the invisible, but clear, an official arm that regulates the prices in their favor.Summer house price growth in most major cities in the country, caused a lot of discontent among citizens, questioned the implementation of the Kremlin project "Affordable and Comfortable Housing - to Russian citizens," and clearly showed that the market economy in this area do not.The implementation of the national project "Comfortable and affordable housing" has led to the fact that housing has become even more inaccessible. Mortgages fell by 1-2% increase in new housing was no more than 2%, and the house has risen in price by 30 -50%. As for the "availability of mortgage credit", the situation did not improve. The average value of loans to date - 10 - 12% in foreign currency and up to 18% in rubles. That is, when a 10-year installment citizens are invited to buy an apartment for the price of two.Builders, frightened by this situation, did deny any involvement in this growth. "The dynamics of profitability of construction companies over the years, only reduced, - assured the" News "Corporation President Leonid BARKLI Kazinets. - The price increase does not make those who build and those who give the opportunity to build. In March alone, the share of officially increased by 30%. During the six months increased by 2 times the cost of connecting to the networks of natural monopolies. As a result, the investor's costs are rising faster than prices. In addition, the senseless reproach us in higher prices. "As the president of the Russian Builders Association (AMA), Nikolai Koshman, the cost of housing include the costs to developers for land acquisition, design and approvals, construction materials, electrical connection, gas and other networks. He is confident that these amounts significantly increase construction costs.This situation not only in housing construction. In all spheres of economic activity, under one pretext or another, the official includes both the master and regulates the prices based on their vested interests. All kinds of services and goods available bureaucratic delta, that consumers should not help pay for it. A form of tribute.Unprecedented profits of the monopolies and the powers that be, from a robbery of the people can not see unless the blind. Against the backdrop of growing poverty and hopelessness of the general population of Russia, with their meager salaries, more cynically and brazenly manifests itself the ruling "elite" and its surrounding nouveaux riches. The number of millionaires in the country is rampant. In the early 1990s in the country there were 10 thousand, and now - almost 90 thousand, Moscow ranked second among world cities by the number of billionaires: 25 of them here, more just in New York City - 40.If anyone thinks that all these latter-day billionaires and millionaires got their wealth through hard work and talent, it was not in Russia.But, for our citizens and other characteristic - a lack of understanding of the relationship between public authorities and owners of capital, and their mutual interest. Understanding that until Russia will profit from a bunch of cynical thieves have adapted to their needs the power, under the guise of a market economy, no projects to improve the economic situation of the people will not pass, any law enforcement will not be disturbed, and all appeal to the authorities, drowned in worthless verbiage officials.Naturally, such freedom for officials at various levels would be impossible in a democratic government, in elected and accountability from the people. Therefore, builders regulated market economy will inevitably come to the need to create and regulated democracy. Today, as you can see, they created it in full, cutting the electoral rights of citizens, distorting the electoral law by abolishing the election of judges and governors, replacing the live party, out of pocket, depriving society of real freedom of speech.We must clearly understand that democracy - a government by the people, not the power of the people. Though today it is difficult to find a politician who would not speak about democracy, but because it is difficult to find, and those who have exposed the causes of democratic procedures, showed a vicious relationship of capital and power. For some reason, everyone is talking about some abstract democracy, sovereign democracy, or democracy in an uncertain place. Nobody wants to talk and to achieve truly democratic management procedures in practice. Granted, in today's Russia no public institution can not be considered democratic and because of numerous irregularities in the observance of democratic principles. And they have not violated because the officials do not understand why they do it, but because it is profitable to the ruling bureaucracy, thousands of threads associated with the capital. They are encouraged to have a regulated market system, coupled with controlled democracy, but not the people who left humiliated, exploited and cheated.Evaluating the event, we can certainly say the collapse of modern liberal democracy, and the same inevitable transition from a regulated to a proletarian democracy.Vitaly Glukhov
23.11.2006
Prosecutor General's Office also audited the information from Western newspapers and assured that all legitimate. The funds and property of the First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov and his family openly declared and managed in accordance with the law, there is no conflict of interest, according to the supervisory authority. The fact that the Prosecutor General's Office conducted a special inspection, during which no violations were identified, announced on Wednesday he and his official representative.- Shuvalov made a fortune by buying shares of "Gazprom" company by the billionaire Kerimov- Judge: Court can not accept the documents, even to lie on his desk- On the Internet published documents about multimillion-dollar fraud young Putin
"Transactions with equity lift the veil over the Kremlin" - an article under the headline U.S. publishes The Wall Street Journal. The publication also notes that for 12 years, Igor Shuvalov became known as one of the most active advocates in the Kremlin business.During the same period, the offshore trust Shuvalov and his family has earned tens of millions of dollars by investing in projects of some of the most powerful Russian tycoons, the newspaper, referring to the financial documents, publications and journalists learned persons knowledgeable about investments. The property is located, in particular, shares of "Gazprom" and the option for 0.5% of "Sibneft", the newspaper with the words to informed sources.WSJ, which leads to the publication of the site InoPressa, stresses that there is no indication that the operation, most of which was made before 2008, were carried out in violation of Russian law. Now Russia tightens rules for government officials regarding possible conflicts of interest. But experts say the rules are not as severe as in many Western countries.Opposition activists are trying to put pressure on the Kremlin, using questions about finances Shuvalov raised in December, writes the WSJ. An activist Natalia Pelevayn officially asked the prosecutor's office to verify whether the laws are not contrary to the transaction Shuvalov, one tycoon, and his role in the later decision of the Government to provide guarantees for loans of this tycoon. In December, the magazine Barron's published a similar statement.Meanwhile, informed people say in the new government Shuvalov, may receive a broad mandate for privatization and economic liberalization.People from surrounding Shuvalov say: he is being attacked because, unlike most of the officials, rather openly declares its richness in official documents.In the 1990s, Shuvalov rich, engaging in the practice of law continues to publication. In 1997, after joining the government, he "moved the capital to his family trust - a group of offshore companies, the owner of the beneficiary who is his wife Olga, a housewife," the article says, referring to "the people around him."Shuvalov made a fortune by buying shares of "Gazprom" company by the billionaire KerimovAccording to informed sources, in mid-2004, Shuvalov Trust has invested 17.7 million dollars in shares of "Gazprom" company by Suleiman Kerimov "Nafta Moskva". After 4 years the shares were sold for approximately $ 80 million, the newspaper, referring to the same sources.Informed sources say, until the spring of 2004 Shuvalov also owned an option on 0.5% of "Sibneft" and then asked Abramovich to implement it and put the proceeds - $ 50 million - in the trust. Most of the money was invested in the project Alisher Usmanov - the acquisition of shares in British Corus Group, the newspaper said, citing people informed and publication of Barron's. This investment has brought trust Shuvalov, "120.5 million dollars, according to informed individuals."In turn, The Financial Times publishes an article "The deal, which was related to the family Shuvalov, focuses on the relationship with the Kremlin's business." Relatives Shuvalov acquired the shares of "Gazprom" at a time when the government was preparing a reform, which resulted in the market value of shares has increased significantly, according to the publication, referring to the documents. It was about the liberalization of trade in shares carried out by the Government in December 2005.The newspaper said a deal was conducted through offshore companies. The newspaper also reported on documents showing that Shuvalov was a co-investor in the investment Usmanov Corus. The publication gives the names of firms and parts of documents. For example, mentioned a "letter of one of the directors of the company Sevenkey, which ruled on behalf of Olga Shuvalov, the wife of Igor Shuvalov."Sources close to the Shuvalov said that the investment Sevenkey not create a conflict of interest for Shuvalov as in 2004, he had no opportunity to influence the liberalization of the shares of "Gazprom" and had no means to influence the stock price Corus, the newspaper said. The sources added that Shuvalov never lobbied for the interests of Usmanov and Kerimov.Shuvalov: Funds are needed for independence from "groups of influence"First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said that it is very responsible approach to the issue of declaring their income and family income, and money that he earned by being an entrepreneur, and who are now in the trust are the basis of independence from the various "interest groups" in making service solutions, "Interfax"."In matters of declaring their income and the income of his family, I always go over very responsibly. As a lawyer, I have consistently followed the rule and the principle of conflict of interest. Means that I have earned by being an entrepreneur, and who are now in the trust are the basis my independence from the various interest groups in decision-making my office "- Shuvalov said the agency on Wednesday.He added that passing the civil service, had behaved "as if the government were to me as a lawyer for his client." "This trust can not be broken," - said the first deputy prime minister.In turn, the Secretariat First Deputy Prime Minister said that Shuvalov has always complied with all legal requirements imposed by law for state employees. "The funds and property of his family and himself had openly declared and presented in a completely transparent and accessible form of Russian tax and regulatory authorities," - said the representative of the secretariat.He added that all the funds of the family first deputy prime minister managed and controlled by the most stringent requirements of Russian and international law. "This is confirmed by testing conducted by the Prosecutor General of Russia in regard to the allegations in the publications of the American edition of" Barrons. "It confirms that Shuvalov is not allowed his work to violations of law or conflict of interest" - said the representative of the Secretariat.
Judge: Court can not accept the documents, even to lie on his desk"Many people are very offended at the Moscow office of Financial Times, because there are different people working, with varying degrees of professionalism. But overall this is one of the most respected newspapers in the world. This is not some kind of The Sun, not the yellow press. And if the it writes the Financial Times, there is every reason to treat this with some confidence. This is not a legal information, not evidence admitted by the court. But this is very serious, "- said in an interview with radio station" Kommersant FM "Director of the Institute of Globalization Problems Mikhail Delyagin.Delyagin points out that under Russian law, an investigation can be conducted on the basis of any information. "On the other hand, if you do not want, the court may refuse to recognize even those documents that are just lying in front of him on the table. So there is a will," - he said, pointing. that "in this case there is no desire. will not be.""I think that after the anti-British campaign, which resulted in some of the sons and daughters, so to speak, members of the Russian government for a while longer to let in England, and after this campaign is just curled up. New anti-British campaign, we will not see. But no explanation is essentially I think it will not be given. Because the pain is likely, "- said the expert.He notes that Russian law enforcement agencies probably will not have any help to British colleagues, "and the investigation bogged down due to lack of information." "In Russia there are many Shuvalov, this is often the name" - he adds.He recalls the case of "one of our reformers," who was caught back in the era of Gaidar on the presence of a huge offshore accounts. He says Delyagin, President Yeltsin said: "So what? In Russia, many people with my name, why do you think it was I?" And I still feel fine, he said."But, you know, about Shuvalov all together joked that it was strange for some reason he does not seem Gigolo. And according to official documents, most of the money, and huge amounts of money earned by his wife," - said Mikhail Delyagin. "The fact that some irresponsible elements referred to corruption, from my point of view, is the basis of the current political system in Russia. A deal to undermine the foundations of the state system in Russia, you know, for it put in jail, and no law enforcement authorities would not dare do it, even if you suddenly they want "- he concludes.
-------------------------------------------------- ------All legitimate claims Shuvalov. Indeed, Shuvalov lobbying the government increase gas tariffs, and "Gazprom" to thank his benefactor. That in this case a crime and prosecutors are surprised? And here is legitimate to increase the price of gas at the government level, there are legitimate ministers, promoting enrichment and the impoverishment of some companies and other people? That prosecutors do not know. Apparently, the Constitution does not read.-------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------Adjustable DemocracyThe transition from a regulated market economy to a regulated democracy.
"The rise in gas prices for Russian consumers is inevitable, - said Russian presidential aide Igor Shuvalov. - During the next five years, Russia will triple the domestic prices for natural gas. " And then Igor Shuvalov said: "We believe the premise that the gas price should be the same for everyone, both domestically and abroad. Domestic prices will reach a level external to the 2010-2012 year. "What is an ardent supporter of justice! One price for all! Equal treatment for equal! What is the sound! Igor, do not say so beautifully!Yes, citizens of Russia would be only too glad if domestic prices are, in fact, equalized with outside. But it is not as selective as the desire of some officials, but in everything. Including wage."The coming rise in gas prices in the first place was supported by the mining companies. Thus, the oil industry, relying on rising prices intend to increase natural gas production ", - informs the citizens" Gazeta.ru. ""Raising prices is dictated by the logic of the gas industry - said spokesman Michael Lozovoy Novatek. - According to our estimates, the industry is now needed from the $ 56 billion to $ 71 billion to ensure the development of new deposits, construction of new gas processing facilities (which are now missing) and the laying of new gas transmission networks. "So which side do not go up to the gas topic, the increase in gas prices, if you listen to our politicians and owners of gas fields is inevitable, like a rock. It is good news is that even in this we are equals in Europe.Today, after sixteen years, we can state that the concept of transition to a regulated market economy, announced a 90 - years of the last century, is fully realized. Now we have both the market and regulated prices, and the promise of prosperity and wealth, the majority of citizens did not happen.Many older citizens need to remember this period of adoption of this concept, when ministers and academics vying offered to the people to cut their own needs, to tighten their belts and work harder today, that is, in the 90s to tomorrow (maybe it had to happen in 2006 ), it was possible to live in a paradise called regulated market economy. Who has forgotten, can look at and read: http://rpr.ur.ru/article/MZpKP.zipIt's time to ask, but those ministers and academics are already gone. They are all retired. Resting on their laurels of their achievements. Their aides amassed a capital and moved to more prosperous countries, but the people of that time forced tighter and tighter tighten their belts and now Russia, the level of life, with 40 seats has slipped to 65, with the complete victory of the concept of regulated market economy.But let's not rush to conclusions, but you should look into our economy, and examine where we market, and where the regulated "market" prices to once again prove to be a fool not to be able to assess and those who are willing and continue to hold on to this system of relations.The first thing to note is that if prices are regulated, that is predetermined rule, they do not market, as planned. But the plan is not in the interests of all participants in the economic and social relations, as it may seem at first glance, but in the interests of the enterprises for which the power and set prices. It is through such regulated prices for goods and services of natural monopolies, and they were able at times to increase its capitalization by billions of rubles to pay dividends, the fruits of dollar millionaires and billionaires bribes and corrupting the state apparatus.At the end of 2005, at a meeting of the government, hotly debated the question of tariffs for natural monopolies. Conflict of business and government has been reduced to a discussion of the limiting tariffs for natural monopolies. The monopolists put pressure on the government, wanting to raise the bar even higher tariffs, as Cabinet members fought listlessly, for fear of popular indignation. And if 2004 was the main brawler "Gazprom", does not agree with cuts in their appetites, that at this meeting it successfully replaced the chairman of the board of RAO "UES" Anatoly Chubais. For seduction, he even promised Mikhail Fradkov doubling of GDP at the expense of investments in energy, as gas companies today promised to increase gas production, and then German Gref announced that his economic policies - nothing like a medieval palmistry.That's really sure who, no palmistry, and net cash interest, so it is with Mr. Chubais. Thanks to his activity, for more than fifteen years, the Liberal Democrats are building this ugly system with a regulated market economy in which they successfully make a career, totally unaware of people's sacrifices and sufferings.In keeping with the concept of regulated market, at this meeting and were presented, the basic parameters of a three-year economic forecast. In this forecast, but rather in terms of revenue collection, it was stated that in 2006, electricity tariffs will rise by 7.5%, rates for w / e Transportation - 8%, gas - 11% in 2007 for electricity - 6.5% at x / d transport - 7%, gas - 8% in 2008 for electricity - 5.5% at x / d transport - 5.5% -7% for gas, but now we know that gas prices in five years will triple.The question is, where is the market economy for development is advocated, and advocated as the current leaders? What develops Ministry of Economic Development, Government and Administration of the President, laying a tariff increase? Naturally, intelligible answers no one bothered to give, except the chaotic gas industry applications, about the logic of production, but Shuvalov, who, judging from the published in the American edition of The Wall Street Journal interview, all for someone and something catches or align .
Maybe they know in advance that it is in such proportion will increase the costs of enterprises producing and supplying electricity and gas, as well as the railroad and the? Of course not. But, for the whole economy and for the citizens of this growth will result in the growth rates actually in production costs, higher prices for all goods and services, and accordingly, slowing the pace of development, rising unemployment and lower living standards.Government to take care of operations of these companies, is engaged in pure demagoguery, of which there are explicit plans for enrichment of some and the further deterioration of living. And for the citizens of tariffs is scheduled to increase at a faster rate than businesses.
The people once again deceived. Like, a great blessing for him to be, if the tariffs in 2009 will grow by 6 percent, not 8 as in 2007, and the fact that the 6 per cent in 2009 in rubles will be more than 8 percent in 2007 was no one to explain and is not going to. Premiere Fradkov and his cabinet, such verbal gymnastics seem quite happy.These rulers not care that develops contradictory situation, convicting their real interests. On the one hand, ministers say that the growth of domestic production falls, and, like, worried about the economy, but then, rather than to propose measures to overcome the crisis, offering further strangle the domestic producer, the growth in electricity tariffs, the gas, and rail transportation, but even the top cover inflation. To make sure.All the more strange to see such zeal of ministers, in the desire to help our "poor" monopolists, because of the growth rates will not lead to the completion of the budget of the country, but rather the opposite, in fact drop the profitability of industrial and agricultural producers and, consequently, reduce the taxable base.As marketeers pursuing our ministers, putting this growth rate? Naturally, the answer to this question lies in the material interests and the interests of the so-called natural monopolies, can be traced very clearly. It is they, the owners of monopolies and benefit from the growth rates. Not a penny spent on improving labor productivity, nor on the conversion of production or to improve working methods, or to reduce the administrative apparatus, they receive a significant increase in profits.And to them and there is no need to do it. They, like any monopoly, which tend to increase their profits not by reducing production costs and prices through regulation, planning, growth rates. And, in this case, do not have seven rocket scientist to guess that our major monopolies in the energy and gas sectors, as well as, and railroad workers have common interests with government officials, and laid a pre-revenue growth. Prepared, so to speak, the soil, then to explain to citizens that the tariff increase under the plan approved by the government.
When the people have questions: Why prices for products and industrial goods, why inflation is unwound, the officials say they are not and, as we have a market economy, and businesses set their own prices for their products (not mentioning that employers agreed with the government monopoly). And inflation is, as expressed Alexei Kudrin, in the newspaper "Izvestia", because of the rapid growth of tariffs for housing and communal services. However, for unclear reasons, we, because of what growing tariffs for housing and utilities, finance minister once modestly silent. And when people are trying to figure out what has caused, higher prices for electricity and gas, he said that it planned government strategy.And where is the present market, in this regulated market economy? I guess - is the sale of labor, may feel ill-informed reader? But if you look closely at the relationship of wage workers and their employers, the activities of government and the existing trade unions, it will inevitably come to the conclusion that the cost of labor power is trying to adjust, though not as explicitly as is done with gas prices, electricity , communications, rail transport.The monopolies, government, union leaders reactionary, served presses are widely used tactic of containment of growth in real wages, breaking a strike by endless delay and sabotage the negotiations on the terms kolldogovora, intimidating leaders, threatening fines, dismissals. A truly democratic unions driven underground and replaced by government trade union organizations, which are an obedient tool in the hands of the reactionary government, which is clearly visible from the open circulation of oil Khanty-Mansiysk - Ugra for the President.
"Membership in the union rank and file workers FNPR is not voluntary, as well as due to pressure from employers, systematic" depremirovaniyami "forcing employees consist of" their "unions and regional authorities that government funding of many social programs carried out by regional authorities FNPR. As a result, trips to children's holiday camps for members of trade unions FNPR are two to three times cheaper than for non-members of trade unions, although all donations come from public sources, etc.The rank and file union members discriminated against, representation of their interests in Congress and the governing bodies are not guaranteed.Combining decades of billions of dollars in union dues (a kind of obligatory tax deductible through the accounting department), FNPR bosses do not respond adequately to the demands of workers, do not leave their cozy warm rooms, to make life easier for working people. Use the collected funds to meet their own interests, commercial projects and ambitions.A good example is a sharp conflict between management and employees of major oil companies in Russia ("Surgutneftegas", "Slavneft", "Rosneft") is gaining momentum. Working in favor of wage increases in line with actual inflation (in prices for housing, fuel, food), and real profit companies, the abolition of the existing ratio of basic salary and incentive bonus of 30 to 70, the establishment of the tariff part of wages not less than 80%, severe compliance with labor law, respect for employees of the authorities and representatives of the state.None of the leaders of trade unions FNPR not come to meetings with workers, failed to take measures to prevent conflict, not to engage in constructive dialogue, not with the workers, nor employers, nor the executive branch, the parties tripartite social partnership, not a single step nearer to review and resolution of socio-economic crisis. They are located in the offices under the protection of, live a life separate from work because they are satisfied with their own position, his own salary, multiply exceeding the salary level of workers, and their own sotsgarantii.Thus, 16 July 2006 about 10 000 workers of "Surgutneftegaz" in Surgut and hard Lyantor expressed opposition to anti-social policies of the company. 89,000 union members FNPR "Surgutneftegaz", listing the monthly salary of the FNPR had and have every right to demand that their union leaders wage protection rights violated by the employer, to require compliance with tariff agreements on conditions of life, work and pay. But no functionary did not appear at events, has claimed responsibility for the situation. Oilers humiliated by hunger and poverty, bonded labor in return for 7 rubles per hour, and FNPR show calm in a protracted conflict.Numerous treatment of workers remain unanswered.Hope to reform the trade unions within crumble.Any attempt by members of the union to defend their rights runs into fierce opposition of the trade union leadership. FNPR took a conciliatory position with employers. Workers lose their enthusiasm, lose confidence not only to unions, but also to any other institutions of civil society.The workers were left alone with the owners, employers, lawyers containing states and not independently protect against direct discrimination in the distribution of results of joint work and massive violations in the workplace. Workers have only one option: to unite in a new trade unions, or to use other forms of struggle for their rights, to put forward political demands, and organize spontaneous strikes, hunger strikes, road closures.The workers of Russia (even oil) are not provided with the cost of living, social guarantees Northerners, pensions, etc. We are convinced that this is the result of the treacherous policy of the FNPR leadership over the past 15 years. "So, where is vaunted social partnership and equal relationship of employer and wage worker? They are not. There LZhEprofsoyuz prisluzhivayuschy owners of enterprises and government.In September 2006, Rosstat, published a study on wages, which clearly stated that the robbery of the people continues. The gap between the 10%-paid and poor, even in the official sphere of income, has increased considerably, and today the income of the rich at 25 times the income of the poor. If we add to this bureaucratic extortion, the difference will be measured by three-digit number. How would say a well-known hero of the film: "Who does not work - he eats."Also, Rosstat said that the salary of regional civil servants are already 1.5 times higher than the national average. In developed countries, the gap between rich and poor is an order of magnitude lower, for example, in the U.S. - 10, Germany - 7 Japan - 4.5. But none of the government and presidential administration is in no hurry to claim that the wages of Russian workers must be equalized with a salary in Europe. It looks like this and they do not want to because they are not profitable.So, where is in Russia coveted market, which in words, so newly minted Liberal Democrats wanted? Perhaps in the consumer goods? But here, a careful approach, we do not observe. Rather, find the invisible, but clear, an official arm that regulates the prices in their favor.Summer house price growth in most major cities in the country, caused a lot of discontent among citizens, questioned the implementation of the Kremlin project "Affordable and Comfortable Housing - to Russian citizens," and clearly showed that the market economy in this area do not.The implementation of the national project "Comfortable and affordable housing" has led to the fact that housing has become even more inaccessible. Mortgages fell by 1-2% increase in new housing was no more than 2%, and the house has risen in price by 30 -50%. As for the "availability of mortgage credit", the situation did not improve. The average value of loans to date - 10 - 12% in foreign currency and up to 18% in rubles. That is, when a 10-year installment citizens are invited to buy an apartment for the price of two.Builders, frightened by this situation, did deny any involvement in this growth. "The dynamics of profitability of construction companies over the years, only reduced, - assured the" News "Corporation President Leonid BARKLI Kazinets. - The price increase does not make those who build and those who give the opportunity to build. In March alone, the share of officially increased by 30%. During the six months increased by 2 times the cost of connecting to the networks of natural monopolies. As a result, the investor's costs are rising faster than prices. In addition, the senseless reproach us in higher prices. "As the president of the Russian Builders Association (AMA), Nikolai Koshman, the cost of housing include the costs to developers for land acquisition, design and approvals, construction materials, electrical connection, gas and other networks. He is confident that these amounts significantly increase construction costs.This situation not only in housing construction. In all spheres of economic activity, under one pretext or another, the official includes both the master and regulates the prices based on their vested interests. All kinds of services and goods available bureaucratic delta, that consumers should not help pay for it. A form of tribute.Unprecedented profits of the monopolies and the powers that be, from a robbery of the people can not see unless the blind. Against the backdrop of growing poverty and hopelessness of the general population of Russia, with their meager salaries, more cynically and brazenly manifests itself the ruling "elite" and its surrounding nouveaux riches. The number of millionaires in the country is rampant. In the early 1990s in the country there were 10 thousand, and now - almost 90 thousand, Moscow ranked second among world cities by the number of billionaires: 25 of them here, more just in New York City - 40.If anyone thinks that all these latter-day billionaires and millionaires got their wealth through hard work and talent, it was not in Russia.But, for our citizens and other characteristic - a lack of understanding of the relationship between public authorities and owners of capital, and their mutual interest. Understanding that until Russia will profit from a bunch of cynical thieves have adapted to their needs the power, under the guise of a market economy, no projects to improve the economic situation of the people will not pass, any law enforcement will not be disturbed, and all appeal to the authorities, drowned in worthless verbiage officials.Naturally, such freedom for officials at various levels would be impossible in a democratic government, in elected and accountability from the people. Therefore, builders regulated market economy will inevitably come to the need to create and regulated democracy. Today, as you can see, they created it in full, cutting the electoral rights of citizens, distorting the electoral law by abolishing the election of judges and governors, replacing the live party, out of pocket, depriving society of real freedom of speech.We must clearly understand that democracy - a government by the people, not the power of the people. Though today it is difficult to find a politician who would not speak about democracy, but because it is difficult to find, and those who have exposed the causes of democratic procedures, showed a vicious relationship of capital and power. For some reason, everyone is talking about some abstract democracy, sovereign democracy, or democracy in an uncertain place. Nobody wants to talk and to achieve truly democratic management procedures in practice. Granted, in today's Russia no public institution can not be considered democratic and because of numerous irregularities in the observance of democratic principles. And they have not violated because the officials do not understand why they do it, but because it is profitable to the ruling bureaucracy, thousands of threads associated with the capital. They are encouraged to have a regulated market system, coupled with controlled democracy, but not the people who left humiliated, exploited and cheated.Evaluating the event, we can certainly say the collapse of modern liberal democracy, and the same inevitable transition from a regulated to a proletarian democracy.Vitaly Glukhov
23.11.2006
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