Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is turning to Napoleon Bonaparte for inspiration in jumpstarting his country’s economy and establishing a more watertight legal framework, according to news website Lenta.
Speaking at a forum in Russia’s Vladimir region, Medvedev praised the Corsican-born commander’s rule and told a group of students that Russia needed to emulate his success in establishing the so-called Code Napoléon, which is the basis for modern French law.
Medvedev said Russia should strive for that sort of adherence to its laws and change them less often. “To be honest, it is preferable for us to have fewer amendments …read more
Source: Newsweek
