In Russian culture, blat (Russian: блат) is a form of corruption comprising a system of informal agreements, exchanges of services, connections, Party contacts, or black market deals to achieve results or get ahead. In the context of corruption in the Soviet Union, blat was widespread because of the permanent shortage of consumer goods and services.
In Russian culture, blat (Russian: блат) is a form of corruption comprising a system of informal agreements, exchanges of services, connections, Party contacts, or black market deals to achieve results or get ahead. In the context of corruption in the Soviet Union, blat was widespread because of the permanent shortage of consumer goods and services.
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