What's wrong with Russia? The government has to approve a plan to stop corruption?

Question

Is the Russian government so sick that it has to get an approval to stop corruption? Check this recent article - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070202/ap_on_re_eu/russia_education_reform

Answer 1

Well, at least it is trying to get approval.

Meanwhile our great leaders refuse to outlaw contributions from pacs. Pass any meaningful campaign reform. Set term limits of 2 for every elected official or take away their right to vote themselves raises.

Which is more wrong?

Answer 2

This is different from the US, how? An example:
Child abuse laws here came from parents shoving it down the throats of government on all levels, before it became a nationwide concern.
This is pretty much how big government works.