Kasyanov expecting constructive criticism of Russia at G8 summit

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“I would like that the Russian party was in diplomatic and respectful form criticized by heads of European states,” Russian ex-Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov stated on June 21 at a press conference in St. Petersburg; a REGNUM correspondent informed. Mr. Kasyanov explained that he expected “not even criticism, but constructive comments concerning the fact that anti-democratic things are happening in Russia.”

“We are a normal democratic state; however, some disturbing processes are developing,” he Kasyanov said. “One should not say that our people are not ready for democracy – it is not an explanation, it is nonsense.”