- 1. In Former Soviet Russia, Internet Surfs You!
- 2. Transitioning Russia
- 3. Where and How
1. In Former Soviet Russia, Internet Surfs You!
The term Silicon Valley is forever intertwined with the history of both the microchip and the United States. It’s just south of the Bay Area and San Francisco, with San Jose as a capital and much of the Santa Clara valley as a domain. This high-tech hub acts as the unofficial Mecca for all things involving modern technology, from the giants like Google, Apple, and Intel to the social networking masters like Facebook and Twitter, to car companies like Tesla. Silicon Valley is a proving ground as well as a homestead for the established, a haven for startups and veterans alike. Sure, other cities in the United States, and some countries around the world (Japan, England, and Israel), are adding tech giants to their list of corporate citizens every day, but Silicon Valley has been, and will always be, center stage (unless some crazy tycoon tries to destroy it again).
All is well for Silicon Valley right now, but Russia is planning a tech destination of its own. President Dmitry Medvedev wants a Silicon Valley for Russia, and these plans have already been set in motion. Medvedev is rapidly taking this idea from dream to reality, so what does this mean for the United States? Is Russia trying to usurp the microchip throne or do its leaders simply want to carve out a satellite city for themselves? Should we be worried about tech giants abandoning ship and heading for Moscow? And perhaps more importantly, will Russia’s Silicon Valley be a more attractive destination for new pioneers and startups? In the end, how hard will America have to fight in order to stay on top?
- 1. In Former Soviet Russia, Internet Surfs You!
- 2. Transitioning Russia
- 3. Where and How
- 4. The Flip Side
- 5. The Verdict
This is a sign that Russians recognize that 1991 happened for a good cause . The country is still coming to terms with a sudden change in its system . This will accelerate things for good .
You can't just demand a Silicon Valley, lol. You have to create the atmosphere of freedom and entrepreneurship that develops into a place for success. Russia still lacks this.
why are you condemning this idea to failure from the start, honestly who expected Japan to rise after world war II or china to invade the world like this or Euro falling down like a rock, you cant predict the future its impossible give it time and will see and if there is just an ounce of dedication and patience it will come to fruition.
also plz stop with the whole Israel is one of the leading in tech development, Israel never helped in the advancement of the world all it do is research in new ways to kill people its sure is the leader in that.
why are you condemning this idea to failure from the start
"We are by no means condemning this plan to failure; the more innovation in the tech sectors, the better."
Maybe you should read the entire article before making comments.
-Devin
"We are by no means condemning this plan to failure; the more innovation in the tech sectors, the better."Maybe you should read the entire article before making comments.-Devin
"we do not see Moscow becoming a powerhouse like the United States or Japan, or even Israel"
I read the entire article its all pessimism, they are already predicting the future, and also the whole summarizing the whole article in just one sentence is useless you just cant, you cant explain all along the article how this idea is a fail from the start then at the end just say but we are not saying it will fail thats exactly whats going on here.
"we do not see Moscow becoming a powerhouse like the United States or Japan, or even Israel"I read the entire article its all pessimism, they are already predicting the future, and also the whole summarizing the whole article in just one sentence is useless you just cant, you cant explain all along the article how this idea is a fail from the start then at the end just say but we are not saying it will fail thats exactly whats going on here.
You are treating this like it has to be one extreme or the other (massive success or failure), when it probably won't be either. Russia will probably achieve it's primary goal of keep a lot of "homegrown" talent from leaving for other countries, but I don't see Moscow becoming a private tech sector superpower.
-Devin
why are you condemning this idea to failure from the start, honestly who expected Japan to rise after world war II or china to invade the world like this or Euro falling down like a rock, you cant predict the future its impossible give it time and will see and if there is just an ounce of dedication and patience it will come to fruition.also plz stop with the whole Israel is one of the leading in tech development, Israel never helped in the advancement of the world all it do is research in new ways to kill people its sure is the leader in that.
Since when did China invade the world? And since when did the euro fall "like a rock?" The euro is STILL higher than the dollar, and Japan was a superpower BEFORE WWII in the first place. And if you're gonna mention Japan's "rise", then you should at least have mentioned South Korea's, a country that was screwed over by the Japanese.
>> Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev
I though he is a president.
This is very cool
>> Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev This is very cool I though he is a president.
Thanks for catching the mix-up (I called Putin the President as well). Fixed!!!
i typed 'russian hackers': approximately 1.660.000 hits.
then i typed 'american hackers': approximately 14.200.000 hits.
so, i think there's something wrong with your statement on page 2 as america seems to have ten times more 'hackers' than russia with about a twice the population, thats about five times more hackers per 100 humans in russia....
Very far sighted idea, but not anywhere ready given current political/economic situation. Moscow (not Russia) is a nice place to visit for vacation - great food, nice atmosphere, amazing girls. That if one can afford at least one of the above there.
Country, where only guiding principle is the amount of cash one has in his pocket, where one can buy anything from a hooker to high ranking police official, where one has to give a cut to local "mafia", where laws are created after one is sent to jail and then tried by them, is only good enough for investment of a few nights out that you never tell your girlfriend about.
Additionally Eastern Europe is just as underdeveloped as Russia. They do not have gas and oil to help their economy and eager for any foreign investment. Also, are protected by EU legal umbrella.
Whole article is synonymous to one with buying iphone in the dark parking lot posted in news section. Someone will fall for it and it does not cost anything to try.
Good for the Russians for trying, though Silicon Valley takes more than just a few years.
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"And this is how you properly hold an iphone 4 Mr. President."
Since when did China invade the world? And since when did the euro fall "like a rock?" The euro is STILL higher than the dollar, and Japan was a superpower BEFORE WWII in the first place. And if you're gonna mention Japan's "rise", then you should at least have mentioned South Korea's, a country that was screwed over by the Japanese.
japan was not a super power before WWII they were only military no industry at all, what I mean by china invading the world is its invading it economically, all its goods are flooding the world everywhere or have you been living under a rock, also if you havent noticed any of the rescue plans for the euro and the dept on the European union from the world bank doesnt that seem like all is falling for them.
i typed 'russian hackers': approximately 1.660.000 hits.then i typed 'american hackers': approximately 14.200.000 hits.so, i think there's something wrong with your statement on page 2 as america seems to have ten times more 'hackers' than russia with about a twice the population, thats about five times more hackers per 100 humans in russia....
Read what I wrote again. I never said Russia has more hackers than America. What I did say is that Russia is in the top ten when it comes to cyber threats, and it will probably climb even higher as time goes on.
-Devin
HA Dmitry Medvedev runs an iPhone, Bloody good luck with your signal in Russia, well at least you have a few nukes to point at Jobs if he tells you that its the way you are holding the phone!
Jobs: This is how you will hold the iPhone, I guarantee, you will not have a drop calls.
Medvedev: You mean that is also how I will hold the phone when I make a call?
FUNNY ALL THE AMERICANS COME OUT OF THE WORK "us IS THE BEST BLAH BLAH BLAH"
well...competition is good
To the guy claiming Japan/China had an unpredicted rise of world prominence. Dude ... read some history. The US chose to rebuild Japan and purposely made them a favored trading partner in order to boost Japan's rebuilding efforts and economy. Hmmm ... China became favored nation status for trade quite some time back. China then sells a crap load of crap to the US. Now China is doing well. Coincidence? I think not. I am over simplifying, other factors clearly are inovolved but the heart of it had much to do with the US wanting influence in an area due to Business/Geo-Political considerations. The same was true of Western Europe as well.
The US and the world are struggling to find a new balance. Clearly the world is rising ... this is a good thing. However, the traditional method for a poor country to rise was to sell stuff to the US. Obviously the US spent much more than it earned to buy other peoples crap. This cannot continue forever. So the hope is, newly developed countries buy thier own crap and sell to each other while buying more US crap and selling less crap the the US. The goal would be at some point to achieve balance in trade. This would mean the US can slowly pay down its debt and not be the central buyer of the worlds crap. DUH ... I know this is a simplified view.
PS ... yes the US is rah rah about itself, but so what? Every country is rah rah about themselves as they should be. Whoopee.