Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Why Russia Depardieu

Why Russia Depardieu
So, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the request of French actor Gerard Depardieu, signed a decree on granting Russian citizenship. Internet exploded on the matter. Zapravsky wits to figure out what other stars import makes sense to include in the list of Russians. Political analysts close to the presidential administration, the event relates to certain image victories. Inquiring minds are speculating on what rate Depardieu will now pay taxes.
After all, if it is physically located in Russia for 183 days, you will be able to enjoy the rights of residents and to give the state a total of 13% of earned that Europe looks ridiculous. He seemed to have expressed the desire to settle in the area of ​​White Pillars, where the archives are stored Gosfilmofond. If we did not live wishes, the rate will be non-resident - 30%, which is also quite modest.
However, if we look at the situation suddenly these January days sober, it is clear that the story of special tax does not apply. Pure politics from the beginning to the end.
The first chord sounded in the speeches of the candidate for the post of Prime Minister of France, Jean-Marc Ero. His main electoral hook voters he made a promise to increase up to 75% taxes for the rich, with an annual income of more than one million euros. Tired of the limitations of their own rights and privileges of a simple French liked the idea. Although officially the promise candidate underpinned purely economic calculations - the stabilization of the budget, to overcome the deficit - it is clear that the people most bribed theme of social justice. After all these crises in understanding people - a consequence of the financial bosses, resulting in rich crises maintain their status, and the poor load increases.
No doubt that the generous promises of candidate aware that this tax increase is no help to stabilize the budget will not be. For one thing, brilliantly described Sergey Dovlatov in "Solo on the Underwood":
"Toll! Come to us for dinner ... you know, take the road of sardines - such imports, Moroccan ... and some jam ... If you are not concerned about the costs ...
- This cost me quite worried. Because I do not buy either one or the other ... "
In fact, tax at the rate of 75% - the promised, but never entered, - can be considered punitive, and who would be surprised that the rich French pulled abroad. For example, in Belgium. By the way, Depardieu was not the first. Arriving in the city, who chose to live, he found that about a third of it - his countrymen. But the big man is always noticeable. That departure and sharpness statements Depardieu caused outrage premiere Herault, who described the decision of the actor as "a miserable tax evasion."
It is unlikely that the French star had the idea to ask for asylum in Russia. He made it clear that he regarded as a place of life of Belgium and other "country" is not looking. But Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev jokingly asked if our country is to Depardieu. Medvedev did not rule out such a possibility.
Kindled the flame of a joke. Long before the signing of the decree by Russian President Depardieu claimed that he received a Russian passport. More suitable figure for the current moment to think hard - omnivorous, playboy and rowdy, loves to drink. Wide "Russian" soul.
What Putin said Depardieu, and spoke it at all, we do not know. What is known is that on 3 January the Russian president signed a decree. And away we go ... The public cast to discuss the "Law of Dima Yakovlev" and switched to a major figure in every sense Depardieu, who not only expressed his joy and desire to learn Russian, but declared his love for the Russian leadership that we have the most developed democracy and that his grandfather was a communist. What kind of economy? Pure politics.
From the point of view of economic expediency Depardieu would make sense to get at least the same passport of Ukraine, in the Crimea as an actor has its own vineyards. In the sense that prefer to receive citizenship in the country where they live or have a business. In Russia, there is no interest Depardieu. Except for participation in several films and commercials bank with the characteristic name "Soviet", the person that the Frenchman was last year.
It turns out that the whole story - about successfully played out tax policy map. And the Russian people at this time is not silent, and have fun in the heart of the New Year holidays, accepting everything that happens as a fun holiday joke. However, not all were so lightly set. Quite often in the past two days, sounded the question: "Why do we need a person who does not want to pay taxes at home?"
Again intertwining of economics and politics. Taxes - as the developer of citizenship. For example, in the U.S. a group of rich people led by billionaire Warren Buffett in the current crisis are turned to the government to raise their taxes. Similar stories happened in the 70 years of the last century. Of course, to a large extent in the billionaire said rational self-interest and self-preservation: it is necessary to remove at least some of the charges of inciting financial cataclysms.
Yet we have to admit that on the other side of the ocean citizenship yet manifested. Europe, with its blurred boundaries, ease of movement, it seems, has lost much of that attitude.
People think they are not nationals of a particular country, and the citizens of the world who live there, where convenient, economical and enjoyable.
Russia is in the process yet again hung between two poles. But to his zazvala Depardieu. In the New Year.

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