Russian Government Officials Told To Immediately Bring Back Children Studying Abroad

Zero Hedge ^ | 10/11/16 | Tyler Durden

[Enlightened1]

In Europe, when it gets serious, you have to lie... at least if you are an unelected bureaucrat like Jean-Claude Juncker. In Russia, however, when it gets serious, attention immediately turns to the children.

Which is why we read a report in Russian website Znak published Tuesday, according to which Russian state officials and government workers were told to bring back their children studying abroad immediately, even if means cutting their education short and not waiting until the end of the school year, and re-enroll them in Russian schools, with some concern. The article adds that if the parents of these same officials also live abroad "for some reason", and have not lost their Russian citizenship, should also be returned to the motherland. Znak cited five administration officials as the source of the report.

The "recommendation" applies to all: from the administration staff, to regional administratiors, to lawmakers of all levels. Employees of public corporations are also subject to the ordinance. One of the sources said that anyone who fails to act, will find such non-compliance to be a "complicating factor in the furtherance of their public sector career." He added that he was aware of several such cases in recent months.

It appears that the underlying reason behind the command is that the Russian government is concerned about the optics of having children of the Russian political elite being educated abroad, while their parents appear on television talking about patriotism and being "surrounded by enemies."

 

[SisterK]

Hilary is itching for a fight with Russia,

[SisterK]

Another reason to like Trump - he will let Generals be Generals.

[ladyjane]

Sounds like the Russians got some intel about terrorist attacks on some schools that has them worried.

Yes

[Tuxedo]

This is not good. No good way to spin this. If true, it’s deeply concerning.

[piasa]

Obama was part of the nuclear freeze movement which was funded by the USSR back when Putin was working in the KGB. So far Obama’s done everything Putin wanted him to do and more.

[DoughtyOne]

Glad is going to overplay his hand.

[Jean-Pierre67]

Maybe when we commented on this thread. But there were signs that it may be the opposite case. Now with Assange flat out denying Russia is involved with their e-mail stockpile.....I don't know. Something tells me Putin would rather deal with an adult than the pansy we have in their now. I'm not an authority on totalitarian psychopaths. But with the last 8 years living under this regime, I'm learning!

One thing is for sure. All the feminizing of our armed forces is probably making Putin very confident.