Free Land in the Far East
Show: Asia Insight --> Season: 5 - Season 5
AirDate: 9/30/2016
Runtime: 28
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Overview: In June 2016, Russia's parliament enacted a remarkable new policy: The Far East One Hectare Law grants all Russian citizens the right - free of charge - to one hectare of land in the vast, undeveloped Far East. The law, a pet policy of President Vladimir Putin, is aimed at reversing population decline and promoting economic development. This program looks at how people - young and old - are responding to this unprecedented offer.