The Fading Light of Special Economic Zones

In 2013, with the construction of the "Severni" oil and gas pipeline, in order to better transport Russia's rich oil and gas resources to advanced Western Europe. The Russian authorities cooperated with Finland to designate a piece of land on the east coast of Vyborg Bay under the Leningrad Oblast as a special economic zone. Although the "Novinsk Special Economic Zone" is only a small piece of land, it has an independent judicial logistics and security system. At the same time, as the gateway for communication between Russia and the West, it has been subject to constant twists and turns and tests in reality. But the Novinsk Special Economic Zone still achieved amazing economic miracles. The influx of large amounts of external capital and technology increased the population to 400,000 and made it a city with a precedent for living standards in Russia. However, the amazing economic achievements and miracles have been accompanied by growth in corruption and crime. Ironically, promoting corruption and evil. But it is the driver of this achievement and economy - Terra Group..... Brian Hawkins, after retiring from the army, was confused and accomplished nothing. Under the pressure of reality, he had to become a third-level operator of the Terra Group's private army, the United Security Effectation Company. Under the temptation of the salary, he took the initiative to go to the Novinsk Special Administrative Region. To his surprise, the promised four-week operation turned into a nightmare...