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Overview of Russia
Norms
- Children continue to live with their parents into adulthood. - Most Russians believe in the Orthodox Church, but only 20% practice it - Soldiers are put through brutal training regiments and often receive harsh punishments.
Many couples with children live with a widowed parent of one of the spouses (usually grandmother)
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Norm: Russian families are closer because of the lack of housing and high cost of new homes people live with their parents into adulthood.
Canada
Value: In Canada we value families very highly, but we value independence from others more.
Norm: In Canada we avoid living with anyone outside our immediate family (husband,wife, kids)
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Religion in Russia
- Religion was suppressed by the Communist Government, but since the late 1980s, it has been making a comeback.
- The official religion is the Russian Orthodox Church, which is practiced by 20% of the population.
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- Other religions practiced include Islam, Buddhism, and other denominations of Christianity.
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Canada: All cultures and religions are valued and seen as important in making Canada a diverse and multicultural Country.
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Military in Russia
-The Russian military has a long and illustrious history; much longer then that of Canada. - This is due to the fact that the slavic people of Russia have had various military forces for thousands of years.
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Government Overview
- Members consist of prime minister, deputy prime ministers, and federal ministers. - Russian council of members became the chief executive body after the fall of the Soviet Union. - Prime minister appointed by president of the Russian Federation. - Government acts in the way of decisions.
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Government Comparison
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Russia Prime minister, deputy prime ministers, federal ministers. Government duties split between 17 ministries, 7 federal services, 30 government agencies. Canada Federation of Canada is administered by a common authority. The crown is the foundation of executive, legislative, judicial branches. Constitutional monarchy.
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Conclusion
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