Russians

☆ When Temperatures Dropped To -52C (-61.6F) Practical Siberians Used Their Personal Strengths To Free Their Frozen Aircraft

News Analysis:  Intrepid Russians, historically noted for their superior perseverance when “things get rough” engaged in immediately solving a thermal problem: Aircraft Tires Frozen To The Ground. When temperatures dropped to -52C (-61.6F) practical Siberians used their personal strengths to free their frozen aircraft!

The simple solution of pushing the aircraft fuselage is very unique in that few other passengers of other countries would even think of ‘dirtying their hands” by engaging in ‘manual labor’ (which was required). Instead, they would probably demand a ‘Tow Motor” be obtained immediately so they could depart. If one was not available, they would probably disembark the aircraft and “retire to the airport for some fresh hot coffee”? The more pretentious of the lot would demand an immediate aircraft replacement to fly them out of the area.

One cannot properly know what conditions or events he or she might face in ‘International Business’ or the  “Trials and Tribulations of Life”. One can remember, however, the aforementioned behavior of these formidable Siberians and remember the adage: “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going!” 

Reality.

Reference: http://rt.com/news/208967-russia-frozen-plane-passengers/

“Major Ice Breakers Of The World” Evidence Some Nations’ ‘Think Ahead’ Maritime Policies

News Analysis: The United States Coast Guard has created a very telling Chart: “MAJOR ICEBREAKERS OF THE WORLD”.  It shows an absolute World Maritime Dominance by Russia in Numbers of Vessels and Variety of Power Plants Second to None.

One might ask: “If the United States Navy has so many Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, other ships, why were “Cold Sea” Vessels forgotten by the Pentagon?” Surely having Alaska as America’s 49th State should have compelled the question being asked, one might surmise. Additionally, when America’s vaunted Oil Companies knew about Arctic Ocean Mineral Possibilities (from their Prudhoe Bay experience) would not the Pentagon (or the Department of Homeland Security)  be advised that Icebreakers might be needed?

Now, decades later, America, with its $17+ Trillion Dollars in Debt can ill-afford building new Ice Breakers.  Assistance, if needed (by vessels stranded in the Northern Sea Route from Alaskan waters to Europe) can be provided by Russia. 

The U.S. Coast Guard should have Icebreakers built to handle future needs in colder American Waters. Historically its Members are always up to ANY RUGGED TASK that may befall them. Now, can the Admirals in the Pentagon show a little foresight  and Request Future Year  Funding for New-Buildings for Icy Conditions Sailing in Northern Waters?

Presently America’s Military in the Pentagon is decades behind the Russians in Ice Breaker Technology (and Vessels) as well as in Foresight, some people say.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg552/images/130220%20Icebreaker%20Chart.pdf

Russian Far East (RFE) Development Is A National Priority

News Analysis: Russian Far East (RFE) Development Is A National Priority Stated President Vladimir Putin. To help facilitate investments in the area, many Tax and other Incentives will be offered.  The ‘RFE’ is a 5.75+ Million Square Miles “Horn of Plenty” in terms of Mineral and Timber Assets.

Manufacturers may want to think about setting up Production Facilities in the ‘RFE’ since they would be close to the sources of their Raw Materials as well as a very large customer base in Asia.

Additionally, a large Educated and Intelligent Labor Pool is available for Manufacturing (as it is for  Research and Development activities). Multi-Lingual Russians make communications easy for Foreign Investors.

Intelligent Investors should seriously consider undertaking “financial activities” in the ‘RFE’ since the Russian Government is ‘Extending its Hand’ to Entrepreneurs with Vision.  A Resolute Leader, as is Mr. Putin, will assure success to those do.

The ‘RFE’ will be a Winning Situation for Investors, Manufacturers, and Russians. Reality.

Reference: http://en.ria.ru/russia/20131212/185496942/Development-of-Far-East-Siberia-National-Priority–Putin.html