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Russia: Relocate the "Pentagon" to Moscow. This move would be a good symbolic...

gesture by the USA to make Russians feel they are important to the USA ... as they would be. Another "gesture" would be the building of the Trans-Bering Strait Bridge (a combination of superhighway, high-speed passenger rail, freight railroad [separate railroad tracks than for the passenger trains], oil pipeline system, and high-voltage power line) that would connect Russia physically to the USA. Yes, there would be Canada between Alaska and the lower 48 but, again, the gesture would do wonders for relations with Russians.

The Trans-Bering Strait Bridge's social and economic impact would have on Russia cannot be overstated. Currently, deep Russia (Siberia and such) are where no one really goes but leaves. Connecting the bridge to the US superhighway system (via Canada) will change all of that. American and European tourists (namely those with motorcycles, motorhomes, and camper trailers) will hit this new super-long superhighway as one of their must-do adventures on their Bucket Lists. Campgrounds will sprout up overnight all along the highway. Presently in the US alone, the campground industry annually rakes in five billion dollars and RVers are always looking for new places to explore. Motorcycle clubs from both America and Europe will stream onto the new superhighway and, given the motorcycle subculture, it wouldn't be surprising that an annual major motorcycle rally takes place on either Big Diomede and/or Little Diomede.

As for nature, I could see part of the deal being that the superhighway from Nenana (just west of Fairbanks and likely where the new superhighway will connect to) to all the villages along the Yukon River and then from Kaltag to Shaktoolik and then running along the coastline to Wales (where the trans-strait bridge would start) be an elevated highway so not to cause too many vehicles killing wildlife. This elevated highway would also produce much more spectacular views for drivers and might even make dealing with the permafrost easier due to smaller but more intense footprint. For the same reasons, this elevated highway might be done until it connects to the Trans-Siberian Highway (R504) or at least the Egvekinot-lultin Road.

Not saying it would happen, but if invited, I, Jack Decker, would happily meet with Putim to discuss this idea. Yup, even right now during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Future Challenges:

1) At least fifteen of Russia’s Top 40 bands and fifteen of USA’s Top 40 bands to perform at it.

2) At least a million people to attend the concert inside and outside the concert stadium.

3) At least one member of the Russian parliament to speak at a concert and in favor of US statehood.

4) At least 50 members of the Russian parliament to appear on stage at a concert and in favor of US statehood.

5) At least 100 members of the Russian parliament to appear on stage at a concert and in favor of US statehood.

6) Majority of the Russian parliament to appear on stage at a concert and in favor of US statehood.

7) The President of Russia to speak at the concert, in favor of US statehood, and to announce a massive program to educate Russians to read and speak American English.

8) The US President and Governor of the State of Russia (former President of Russia) to appear together on stage at the concert after Russia becomes a US state. This is the last of the concert series.

First former President of Russia or (former) Governor of the State of Russia to become:

9) US Senator

10) US President

First TV production company to produce a:

11) TV documentary about one of the above mega-concerts in Russia.

12) Reality TV show that follows a concert promoter and crew who are doing a never-ending series of the above mega-concerts in Russia.

First pro-statehood weekend mega-concert rally to be carried live by a:

13) Local radio station.

14) Local TV station.

15) National cable TV network.

16) National broadcast TV network.

17) US cable TV network.

18) US broadcast TV network.

First radio talk show host in Russia to champion this challenge and:

19) Solo emcee a pro-Statehood weekend mega-concert rally in Russia.

20) Gets a sitting member of the State Duma to come onto the show and publicly state that s/he is in favor of Russia joining the USA as a state.

21) Gets a sitting member of the Federal Council to come onto the show and publicly state that s/he is in favor of Russia joining the USA as a state.

22) Gets a sitting member of the US House to come onto the show and publicly state that s/he is in favor of Russia joining the USA as a state.

23) Gets a sitting member of the US Senate to come onto the show and publicly state that s/he is in favor of Russia joining the USA as a state.

24) Gets the President of Russia to come onto the show and publicly state that s/he is in favor of Russia joining the USA as a state.

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