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This is a good suggestion. I wish other major airlines will be included here as well.
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"Airlines of Russia and the former Soviet Union" would probably be the least bad option. There will always be some confusion regarding specific airlines, and IMO the Baltic airlines will probably continue to be discussed where most of their action is now, BT in the SAS forum etc.
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So are you all ok w/ "Airlines of Russia & the former Soviet Union" then?
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If we can leave it upto the mods and users, OR simply add specifications in description, then Airlines of Russia sounds easy and good, even if we include the more modern CIS.
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So, is it:
* Airlines of Russia, or
* Airlines of Russia & the former Soviet Union?
And what is the 'description' going to be if you want specifics there?
Please note I've only been to Russia once & not that up on the area/geography or the airlines.
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* Airlines of Russia, or
* Airlines of Russia & the former Soviet Union?
And what is the 'description' going to be if you want specifics there?
Please note I've only been to Russia once & not that up on the area/geography or the airlines.
Cheers.
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My vote goes to the former ("Airlines of Russia"); if I have a right of say here
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I would go with simply, "Airlines of Russia." As far as the description is concerned, how 'bout this:
"Aeroflot, S7, Transaero and other airlines based in Russia and the CIS."
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I disagree with calling it only the "Airlines of Russia" forum. Many of us who are based in this part of the world fly frequently between Russia and many of the other countries in the region, often using non-Russian airlines. I would like to ensure that AeroSvit, Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, and other similar airlines are included.
And I am sure that people from other countries will have less of an issue being told "use the Airlines of Former Soviet Union (or even Airlines of the CIS) forum" than "use the Airlines of Russia forum".
As to whether CIS or "former Soviet Union" is more correct, there is no clear answer. While "CIS" is more current than "former Soviet Union", it excludes some countries and frankly the CIS is largely irrelevant to people. But it is a more accepted term in the corporate world.
And I am sure that people from other countries will have less of an issue being told "use the Airlines of Former Soviet Union (or even Airlines of the CIS) forum" than "use the Airlines of Russia forum".
As to whether CIS or "former Soviet Union" is more correct, there is no clear answer. While "CIS" is more current than "former Soviet Union", it excludes some countries and frankly the CIS is largely irrelevant to people. But it is a more accepted term in the corporate world.
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I disagree with calling it only the "Airlines of Russia" forum. Many of us who are based in this part of the world fly frequently between Russia and many of the other countries in the region, often using non-Russian airlines. I would like to ensure that AeroSvit, Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines, and other similar airlines are included.
And I am sure that people from other countries will have less of an issue being told "use the Airlines of Former Soviet Union (or even Airlines of the CIS) forum" than "use the Airlines of Russia forum".
As to whether CIS or "former Soviet Union" is more correct, there is no clear answer. While "CIS" is more current than "former Soviet Union", it excludes some countries and frankly the CIS is largely irrelevant to people. But it is a more accepted term in the corporate world.
And I am sure that people from other countries will have less of an issue being told "use the Airlines of Former Soviet Union (or even Airlines of the CIS) forum" than "use the Airlines of Russia forum".
As to whether CIS or "former Soviet Union" is more correct, there is no clear answer. While "CIS" is more current than "former Soviet Union", it excludes some countries and frankly the CIS is largely irrelevant to people. But it is a more accepted term in the corporate world.
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"Airlines of Russia & the former Soviet Union"
I am happy to cast a vote in favour of
"Airlines of Russia & the former Soviet Union"
"Airlines of Russia & the former Soviet Union"
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As to whether CIS or "former Soviet Union" is more correct, there is no clear answer. While "CIS" is more current than "former Soviet Union", it excludes some countries and frankly the CIS is largely irrelevant to people. But it is a more accepted term in the corporate world.
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Sovietunion is a static fact, while CIS is rather dynamic, leading to later changes. But by all means, CIS is more modern (but I dont think it is as clear to most as Sovietunion).
Then description should add; The Baltic states, Georgia, and also Ukraine and Turkmenistan as they are not full members anymore. Actually it would make sense to name all the 15 countries in the description if there is space.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonw...pendent_States
Sovietunion is a static fact, while CIS is rather dynamic, leading to later changes. But by all means, CIS is more modern (but I dont think it is as clear to most as Sovietunion).
Then description should add; The Baltic states, Georgia, and also Ukraine and Turkmenistan as they are not full members anymore. Actually it would make sense to name all the 15 countries in the description if there is space.
Sovietunion is a static fact, while CIS is rather dynamic, leading to later changes. But by all means, CIS is more modern (but I dont think it is as clear to most as Sovietunion).
Then description should add; The Baltic states, Georgia, and also Ukraine and Turkmenistan as they are not full members anymore. Actually it would make sense to name all the 15 countries in the description if there is space.
Airlines of Russia and the CIS
Aeroflot, Aerosvit, S7, Transaero and other airlines based in Russia, the Baltic states, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and the CIS.
Aeroflot, Aerosvit, S7, Transaero and other airlines based in Russia, the Baltic states, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and the CIS.