Lifestyles in Russia may have undergone a seismic shift since its people threw off communism two decades ago, but some things have been very slow to change. Although women are more emancipated than ever in Russian history, general attitudes toward the role they play in society remain positively
It's one of the most visible changes on Moscow's streets. Twenty years ago, you could go weeks without seeing a single woman driver. Now it seems there's a woman behind the wheel of every second car.
One of them is Lera Labzina, who’s been driving for two years and says that makes her "very, very happy."
"Driving represents another step toward women's independence," she says.
The explosion of women drivers on the streets reflects a seismic shift in lifestyles since Russians threw off communism two decades ago. Increasing numbers of women are occupying top jobs in areas previously seen as male domains. But although there are more women lawyers, businesspeople, and other professionals than ever, not everyone’s happy about it.
That includes Nikolai Mukhin, who says only men should be allowed to drive.
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