Russia Ukraine war: Russian lawmaker proposes creation of 'Ministry of Happiness' to deal with stress
Russia's invasion of Ukraine entered its 20th month, the chairperson of the Russian Federation Council proposed the creation of a Ministry of Happiness in the country, reported Hindustan Times on 7 November. During a speech at the recent Znanie (Knowledge) education expo in Moscow, Valentina Matviyenko said she came up with the idea in 2019 while on a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to The Insider, a Russian independent publication online, Valentina Matviyenko said, "Immediately, a law on overall happiness!" “You know, I dream of creating and have even proposed that we create a Ministry of Happiness in Russia.
A ministry that will review all decisions and laws to see whether this new law or new government decree will make people happier. So far, I have a small group supporting this. You are welcome to join.
I think the time will come when we will create a Ministry of Happiness in Russia," HT quoted The Insider which reported her saying. ALSO READ: Vladimir Putin to stay in power past 2024 to ‘steer Russia through most perilous period' Earlier in 2018, the the UAE became one of four countries to have a 'minister of happiness'. The work included developing and implementing policies and programs that promote a well-rounded lifestyle in the country.
The UAE's move was preceded by Venezuela which instituted its ministry in 2013. According to the Ukrainian online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda, Valentina Matviyenko has been referred to as an 'icon of corruption'. Since 2011, the senator from St.
Petersburg has chaired the Russian Federation Council and is reportedly worth over 1 billion rubles. Her son amassed a fortune by age 36 that eclipsed $1 billion in 2009. Matviyenko's comments should be viewed in the
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