To What Does the Russian Concept of Blat Refer

question 23

Multiple Choice

To what does the Russian concept of blat refer?

• A) the barter system that developed in Russia as a result of the shortages of goods
• B) the command economy system that was instituted in Russia
• C) the act of standing in lines to buy goods
• D) having connections that one can use to get favors

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