More and more people in my country recognise the dangers of having their governors appointed by Putin and having no influence in parliament because Parliament today is also following instructions from Kremlin and no longer represents its people.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the increasing awareness among citizens about the undemocratic influence of external powers on their governance.
Garry Kasparov addresses the growing concern among citizens regarding the lack of true representation in their government, which is heavily influenced by the Kremlin. He underscores the dangers of having governors appointed without public input and illustrates how parliamentary actions do not align with the citizens' interests, ultimately questioning the legitimacy of their political system.
In practice
During a political debate, this quote may be used to emphasize the importance of democratic representation.
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