Proposed quota on foreign pilots splits government

What could be the reason for placing a maximum limit on the number of foreign pilots to be hired yearly by various Russian airlines?
Hiring foreign pilots will not negatively affect employment chances of Russian pilots because of the current shortage of pilots suffered by the Russian airline industry.

It is inaccurate to say that hiring foreign pilots would lower the safety level as pilots allover the world are generally complying with the same ICAO stipulations.
Date: 08 August 2013 commenting on http://www.themoscowtimes.com/

Proving it - Why every pilot must become an accountant

Is it “become an accountant” or rather “have a good grasp of accounting”?
You said that pilots do not like sitting behind desks. Having a practical accounting knowledge requires a dedicated time spent behind a desk. What about becoming an accountant? Definitely, a long way to go and it might require a career change altogether.
Without ignoring the importance of having general understanding about accounting, accounting support might be readily available through professional accountants.
For those who will become accountants, please do not forget that there is a federal law banning texting while driving, and possibly similar law banning studying while flying?
Cheers!

Date: 23 July 2010 commenting on http://blogs.forbes.com/wheelsup/