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Russian Politics
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Can Russia's Opposition Rise To The Opportunity Of
Crisis? By Vladimir Milov, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-235, Dec. 31, 2008. |
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Russians not expecting mass unrest over crisis -
opinion poll From Interfax; JRL #2008-233, Dec. 26, 2008. |
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Mercy for the Fallen:
Acts of compassion should be the rule, not the exception
By Alexander Arkhangelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-233, Dec. 26, 2008. |
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[Medvedev] Interview with Russian Television Channels
Kremlin transcript JRL #2008-233, Dec. 26, 2008. |
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Russian economic, political systems have 50:50 chances
to endure crisis - Chubais From Interfax; JRL #2008-232, Dec. 23, 2008. |
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Financial Crisis In Russia Holds Threat Of Social
Unrest By Claire Bigg, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-232, Dec. 23, 2008. |
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Russian party says extension of presidential term
approved unlawfully From Interfax; JRL #2008-232, Dec. 23, 2008. |
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Putin's Teflon Image Takes Hit By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-232, Dec. 23, 2008. |
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Heckler Interrupts Medvedev Address From The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-226, Dec. 15, 2008. |
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From Kremlin Critic to
Governor By Nabi Abdullaev, Francesca Mereu from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-223, Dec. 10, 2008. |
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Russia has insufficient awareness of Stalinism relapse
danger - expert From Interfax; JRL #2008-221, Dec. 8, 2008. |
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Russian Liberals split:
Russian liberals are split over a new political party established with the
Kremlins blessing. The new party will have to reconcile its liberal agenda with
its expected loyalty to the Kremlin. By Aldiyar Autalipov, from the International Relations and Security Network [receives funding from Swiss government]; JRL #2008-221, Dec. 8, 2008. |
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Minutes of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's Question and Answer Session premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2008-220, Dec. 5, 2008. |
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[Putin news conference] premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2008-220, Dec. 5, 2008. |
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Russia experts only partly convinced by Putin's
optimism From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-221, Dec. 8, 2008. |
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Putin to decide by 2012 whether to run for president From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-219, Dec. 4, 2008. |
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"Putin loves Russia" From Interfax; JRL #2008-219, Dec. 4, 2008. |
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Other Russia warns it may stop giving authorities
advance notice of protests From Interfax; JRL #2008-219, Dec. 4, 2008. |
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Nationalists set to stage
unauthorized Russian March in Moscow on 12 December From Interfax; JRL #2008-219, Dec. 4, 2008. |
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Russian president confirms instructions for
implementing address to parliament
From Interfax; JRL #2008-219, Dec. 4, 2008. |
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[Transcript of Putin Q&A
Session] premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2008-219, Dec. 4, 2008. |
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Putin Q&A Expected to Be Subdued By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-218, Dec. 3, 2008. |
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Putin to go on live TV, radio in a "special" format Dec
4 - press secretary From Interfax; JRL #2008-218, Dec. 4, 2008. |
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Economic Crises and
Presidential Terms -- Through a Western Looking-glass From Sergei Roy; JRL #2008-215, Nov. 24, 2008. |
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To change or not to change?
By Daria Chernyshova, from The Moscow News; JRL #2008-215, Nov. 21, 2008. |
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Excerpts from the Transcript of [Medvedev] Meeting with
Representatives of the Regional Media Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-213, Nov. 20, 2008. |
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Russia's Putin to hold Q&A session as party leader in
December From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-211, Nov. 18, 2008. |
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Russia: New liberal party to cooperate with authorities
to 'make them better' From Interfax; JRL #2008-211, Nov. 18, 2008. |
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Medvedevs Conflicting Signals
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Eugene Ivanov, Elena Miskova, Andrei Tsygankov; JRL #2008-210, Nov. 17, 2008. |
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Pundits and politicians
sceptical about prospects for new Russian liberal party From Interfax; JRL #2008-210, Nov. 17, 2008. |
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Russian liberal politicians oppose extending
presidential term From Interfax; JRL #2008-210, Nov. 17, 2008. |
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4th Edition of "From Nyet to
Da" From Yale Richmond; JRL #2008-207, Nov. 12, 2008. |
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National Projects Under Crisis Watch By Maria Levina, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-209, Nov. 14, 2008. |
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Term Extension Put on Fast Track By Anna Malpas, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-208, Nov. 13, 2008. |
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Constitutional Court chair opposes drastic
constitutional amendments
From Interfax; JRL #2008-208, Nov. 13, 2008. |
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Is Medvedev Preparing Putin's Return To The Presidency?
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-207, Nov. 12, 2008. |
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4th Edition of "From Nyet to
Da" From Yale Richmond; JRL #2008-207, Nov. 12, 2008. |
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National Projects Under Crisis Watch By Maria Levina, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-209, Nov. 14, 2008. |
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Term Extension Put on Fast Track By Anna Malpas, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-208, Nov. 13, 2008. |
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Constitutional Court chair opposes drastic
constitutional amendments
From Interfax; JRL #2008-208, Nov. 13, 2008. |
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Is Medvedev Preparing Putin's Return To The Presidency?
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-207, Nov. 12, 2008. |
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Constitutional Changes Go to Duma By Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-207, Nov. 12, 2008. |
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Extended presidential term to be effective for next
Russian president - political analyst
From Interfax; JRL #2008-207, Nov. 12, 2008. |
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Zyuganov Asks MPs Not to Rush to Extend Presidential,
Duma Terms
From Interfax; JRL #2008-207, Nov. 12, 2008. |
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Russian parliament to put
presidential term bill on fast track
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-207, Nov. 12, 2008. |
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Medvedev's State of the Nation: Letter to
Barack or Putin?
From Paul Goode; JRL #2008-203, Nov. 7, 2008. |
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back President Medvedevs Address to the Federal Assembly Leaves Experts with Mixed Feelings By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-203, Nov. 7, 2008. |
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Extended presidential term to be effective for next
Russian president - political analyst
From Interfax; JRL #2008-203, Nov. 7, 2008. |
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Putin to launch own website next year
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-197, Oct. 29, 2008. |
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PUTINS CONSENSUS AMONG THE ELITE TESTED BY THE
DEEPENING CRISIS By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-192, Oct. 22, 2008. |
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Medvedev or Putin: Who Holds Real Power in Russia?
By Anya Ardayeva, from Voice of America; JRL #2008-180, Oct. 3, 2008. |
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CHUBAIS REPORTEDLY BEHIND
KREMLIN BID TO TAKE OVER SPS
By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-177, Oct. 1, 2008. |
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LEADING POLITICAL SCIENTIST
ADMINISTERS LAST RITES TO REFORM HOPES
By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-169, Sept. 16, 2008. |
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Russia celebrates Day of State Flag By Kirill Bessonov, from The Moscow News; JRL #2008-155, Aug. 22, 2008. |
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DUUMVIRATE IS TESTED AS
MEDVEDEV SPEAKS UP AGAINST PUTIN By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-142, Aug. 5, 2008. |
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Advertising Campaign Cashes In on Medvedev By Svetlana Osadchuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-141, Aug. 4, 2008. |
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Public unconvinced President Medvedev is Russia's real
leader
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-139, July 30, 2008. |
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Medvedev Looking for Own Kind of People By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-138, July 25, 2008. |
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Russia Wishes To Use U.S. Practice In Future National
Elections From Interfax; JRL #2008-138, July 25, 2008 |
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Most Russians happy with Medvedev's work, Putin still
more influential - poll From Interfax; JRL #2008-138, July 25, 2008. |
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Mironov Offers Plan For Electing Senators
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-137, July 23, 2008. |
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Nashi Summer Camp Tries a New Message By Matt Siegel, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-135, July 21, 2008. |
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Russian Democracy from Manual Control to a
Competitive System From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Vlad Ivanenko, Eric Kraus, Stephen Blank ; JRL 2008-135, July 21, 2008. |
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Medvedev Calls For More Transparency In Government
Officials' Work From Interfax; JRL #2008-134, July 18, 2008. |
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The Putin Leadership Puzzle Putin chose Medvedev out of an instinct for self-preservation, rather than out of a move towards liberalism By Yelena Biberman, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-134, July 18, 2008. |
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Who is the Boss in Russia? From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Eugene Kolesnikov, Ethan Burger, Stephen Blank, Ira Straus; JRL 2008-131, July 14, 2008. |
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The Politics of Unleashing Medvedev gradually ushers in a new era of political leadership By Gordon Hahn, from Russia Profile; JRL 2008-124, July 1, 2008. |
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Re: Sergei Roy/ JRL #122/ Putin-Medvedev
Tandem From Vlad Sobell; JRL 2008-123, June 30, 2008. |
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Cohabitation ΰ la russe. A Rebuttal to Vlad Sobells
The Putin-Medvedev tandem is a bad idea From Sergei Roy; JRL 2008-122, June 27, 2008. |
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Liberal Yavlinsky Says Sees No Sign Of A Political
Spring In Russia From Interfax; JRL 2008-122, June 27, 2008. |
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Liberal Yabloko gets New
Leader By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL 2008-122, June 27, 2008. |
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[Medvedev] Interview with Reuters News Agency Kremlin transcript; JRL 2008-121, June 26, 2008. |
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New Yabloko Leader Keen To Hold Dialogue With
Authorities From Interfax; JRL 2008-121, June 26, 2008. |
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The Putin-Medvedev tandem is a bad idea From Vlad Sobell; JRL 2008-120, June 24, 2008. |
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Time for the Liberal Parties
To Join Forces Moscow Times editorial; JRL 2008-120, June 24, 2008. |
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The Everyday Life of the State: Russian Officialdom
from Alexander III to Putin Kennan Institute event summary; JRL 2008-119, June 23, 2008. |
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The Politics of Double Exposure By Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-119, June 23, 2008. |
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No quick return to election of governors, says senior
Russian minister
From Interfax; JRL 2008-118, June 17, 2008. |
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Tandemocracy, Tandemonarchy, or As You Like It From Sergei Roy; JRL 2008-117, June 17, 2008. |
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Russian Regional Elite Probing Chances to Return to
Direct Election -- Pundit From Interfax; JRL 2008-116, June 16, 2008. |
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[Medvedev] Speech at a Reception to Celebrate the Day
of Russia Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-115, June 13, 2008. |
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Review Of Redundant, Overlapping Executive Powers Will
Soon Be Completed -Naryshkin
From Interfax; JRL #2008-107, June 2, 2008. |
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Putin says president will remain key political figure
in Russia From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-107, June 2, 2008. |
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THE PUTIN/MEDVEDEV RELATIONSHIP Puppetry, Sham or an Inherently Russian Solution From Sharon Tennison; JRL #2008-106, May 30, 2008. |
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Russia: Putin Keeps The Upper Hand In Paris Talks
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-106, May 30, 2008. |
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Shuvalov calls himself
liberal-conservative
From Interfax; JRL #2008-106, May 30, 2008. |
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Putin Visit Muddies The Policy Picture By Nikolaus Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-105, May 30, 2008. |
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How the new Russian President could start a
new Perestroika with friendly trips to the capitals of neighboring countries
From Vladimir Shlapentokh; JRL #2008-103, May 27, 2008. |
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Is Putin Now Stronger Than Medvedev? From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Eric Kraus; JRL #2008-102, May 26, 2008. |
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Equally Distanced Oligarchs Although the Kremlin Still Consults the Oligarchs, They Seem to No Longer Dictate Policy or Appointments By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-102, May 23, 2008. |
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Precocious Lawmaker Sees Move To Youth By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-102, May 23, 2008. |
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Analysis: Kremlin's Most
Secretive Figure Moves To Cabinet By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-97, May 16, 2008. |
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Analysts See Stability in New Government By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2008-97, May 16, 2008. |
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Kudrin's Influence Poses A Riddle
By Catrina Stewart, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-97, May 16, 2008. |
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Putin Announces New Mini-Cabinet By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-97, May 16, 2008. |
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Bring Back War Against Cabinet Fat Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2008-96, May 15, 2008. |
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Former Russian Premier Sees No Sign Of Change From New
Powers That Be From Interfax; JRL #2008-96, May 15, 2008. |
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Inner Cabinet could be formed within Russia's
government - Putin From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-96, May 15, 2008. |
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No significant changes on the map in Kremlin with
Medvedev's arrival -presidential property manager From Interfax; JRL #2008-95, May 14, 2008. |
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HOW LONG CAN MEDVEDEV AND
PUTIN SHARE POWER? By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-94, May 13, 2008. |
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Old Faces Follow Putin to New Jobs By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-94, May 13, 2008. |
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Analysis: With Transition,
Power In Russia Moves Further Into The Shadows By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-91, May 9, 2008. |
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Russian experts speculate on
new president's moves From Interfax; JRL #2008-91, May 9, 2008. |
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Inauguration Augurs The Inauguration Ceremony Took Place in a Tsarist Atmosphere By Andrei Zolotov Jr., from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-91, May 9, 2008. |
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Kremlin-connected Political
Scientist Dismisses Talk Of Danger Of Diarchy In Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2008-91, May 9, 2008. |
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Transcript of Meeting of the Russian Federation State
Duma Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-92, May 12, 2008. |
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Analysis: With Transition,
Power In Russia Moves Further Into The Shadows By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-91, May 9, 2008. |
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Russian experts speculate on
new president's moves From Interfax; JRL #2008-91, May 9, 2008. |
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Inauguration Augurs The Inauguration Ceremony Took Place in a Tsarist Atmosphere By Andrei Zolotov Jr., from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-91, May 9, 2008. |
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Kremlin-connected Political
Scientist Dismisses Talk Of Danger Of Diarchy In Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2008-91, May 9, 2008. |
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Speech by Vladimir Putin at the Inauguration Ceremony
of Dmitry Medvedev as President of Russia Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-90, May 8, 2008. |
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Empower Medvedev
Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2008-90, May 8, 2008. |
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About myself:
Dmitry Medvedev Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-89, May 7, 2008. |
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Putin: continuity in country's development is important From Interfax; JRL #2008-89, May 7, 2008. |
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[Medvedev] Speech at
Inauguration Ceremony as President of Russia Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-89, May 7, 2008. |
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NEWSPAPER REPORTS ALL KEY POWERS WILL SHIFT TO THE
WHITE HOUSE By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-88, May 6, 2008. |
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The Onomastics of the Russian
Leaders (In Honor of the New Bear President) From Robert Bowie; JRL #2008-88, May 6, 2008. |
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Kremlin says Gazeta report about new government
structure not true From Interfax; JRL #2008-88, May 6, 2008. |
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[Putin] Opening Remarks at Meeting with the Government
Cabinet Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-88, May 6, 2008. |
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Duma Communists won't back Putin's candidacy for PM From Interfax; JRL #2008-88, May 6, 2008. |
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Russia's PM sums up outgoing government's work From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-88, May 6, 2008. |
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Flying Cameras and a Prayer for Medvedev By Alexander Osipovich and Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-87, May 5, 2008. |
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Police to stop all provocations by 'dissent' marchers -
source
From Interfax; JRL #2008-87, May 5, 2008. |
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Medvedev to get Yeltsin's former country residence -
paper From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-87, May 5, 2008. |
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Putin holds last conference with Cabinet as president From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-87, May 5, 2008. |
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Camping With Siloviki:
How Will Dmitry Medvedev Deal with the Security Services? By Sergei Tereshenkov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-86, May 2, 2008. |
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Mending Fences:
With Regard to Foreign Policy, Dmitry Medvedevs Constitutional Powers Are
Irrefragable By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-86, May 2, 2008. |
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RUSSIAS ROLE AS PUTIN BUILDS A POWERFUL PREMIERSHIP
By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-85, May 1, 2008. |
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Pleasing Everyone:
The Vertical of Power Inherited by Medvedev Is Not as Stable as Some Experts
Believe By Dmitry Oreshkin, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-84, April 30, 2008. |
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Medvedevs Public Figure:
Sharing the Media Spotlight with Putin Is a Loosing Proposition for Medvedev By Vladimir Frolov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-84, April 30, 2008. |
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A Just Russia Looks To Spring Cleaning By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-81, April 25, 2008. |
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Bill Drafted To Redistribute Powers Within Russian Govt From Interfax; JRL #2008-80, April 24, 2008. |
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Forced Democracy:
United Russia Leaders Make a Gesture of Benevolence toward Dmitry Medvedev
By Georgy Bovt, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-80, April 24, 2008. |
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IS PUTINS ACCESSION AS UNITED RUSSIA LEADER AN ACT OF
DESPERATION? By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-Special Edition, April 22, 2008. |
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Does Putin Need to Lead United Russia? From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Andrei Seregin, Sergei Shishkarev; JRL #2008-Special Edition, April 22, 2008. |
| | IS PUTINS ACCESSION AS UNITED RUSSIA LEADER AN ACT OF DESPERATION? |
| By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-Special Edition, April 22, 2008. | |
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Does Putin
Need to Lead United Russia? From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Andrei Seregin, Sergei Shishkarev; JRL #2008-Special Edition, April 22, 2008. |
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THE CONTOURS OF PUTINS DE
FACTO THIRD TERM COME INTO FOCUS By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-77, April 16, 2008. |
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Russia: The New And Improved Single-Party State By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-78, April 17, 2008. |
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THE CONTOURS OF PUTINS DE
FACTO THIRD TERM COME INTO FOCUS By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-77, April 16, 2008. |
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'Opposition' to benefit from Putin's new role as party
leader - Zhirinovskiy From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-77, April 16, 2008. |
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Pundit expects Putin to reform government and
pro-Kremlin party From Interfax; JRL #2008-75, April 14, 2008. |
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Russia's population down 0.17% in
2008 to 142 mln From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2008-37, Feb. 21, 2008. |
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FORMER DUMA DEPUTY CALLS LIBERAL PROMISES A COVER FOR
GROWING AUTHORITARIANISM By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-76, April 15, 2008. |
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The Reform of Local Government in Russia:
Goals and Implications From Alfred Evans; JRL #2008-75, April 14, 2008. |
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United Russia Creates Post for Putin By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-76, April 15, 2008. |
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Putin's nomination as United
Russia leader opens prospects for government based on majority in parliament -
Medvedev From Interfax; JRL #2008-76, April 15, 2008. |
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Putin agrees to head ruling
United Russia party Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-76, April 15, 2008. |
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Excerpts from Transcript of
[Putin] Meeting with the Government Cabinet From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-76, April 15, 2008. |
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Medvedev Won by Curious Numbers By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-75, April 14, 2008. |
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Is Russia Entering the Post-Putin Era? Kennan Institute event summary; JRL #2008-75, April 14, 2008. |
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United Russia Plans to Offer Putin Reins By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-75, April 14, 2008. |
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Pundits Say Putin Will Formalize Party Leadership at
One Russia Congress From Interfax; JRL #2008-75, April 14, 2008. |
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Public Chamber Supports Psychological Tests Of
Prospective Civil Servants From Interfax; JRL #2008-74, April 11, 2008. |
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Applicants For Judge Positions In Russia May Have
Psychological Tests From Interfax; JRL #2008-74, April 11, 2008. |
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ANALYSTS EXPECT A POWERFUL
PRIME MINISTER AND A WEAK PRESIDENT IN RUSSIA By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-73, April 10, 2008. |
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Russian opposition should reflect on mistakes before
trying to unite - former PM From Interfax; JRL #2008-73, April 10, 2008. |
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Communist Faction Might Oppose Putin's Appointment As
Prime Minister - Zyuganov From Interfax; JRL #2008-72, April 9, 2008. |
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Russian Communists Deny Plans To Go Social Democrat From Interfax; JRL #2008-72, April 9, 2008. |
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KREMLIN CRITICS SAY POLITICAL REFORM MUST COME FIRST By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-71, April 8, 2008. |
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WHOM IS MEDVEDEV LISTENING TO? From Stanislav Menshikov; JRL #2008-70, April 7, 2008. |
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Russia's State Duma set to approve on May 8 Putin as PM From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-70, April 7, 2008. |
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Left-wing Opposition Forces Hope To Unite In Russia From Interfax; JRL #2008-69, April 4, 2008. |
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Organizers of Russian opposition conference urge
democrats to unite From Interfax; JRL #2008-68, April 3, 2008. |
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Kudrin Calls for Cuts in Spending By Catrina Stewart, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-67, April 2, 2008. |
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Russia's parliament may vote on
May 8 for Putin as PM From The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-66, April 1, 2008. |
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Kremlin Plans Tunnel to the
White House From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-66, April 1, 2008. |
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Russian opposition leader slams 'senseless' protests,
prefers dialogue From Interfax; JRL 2008-64, March 28, 2008. |
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Russian ex-premier Kasyanov accuses authorities of
pressure From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-65, March 31, 2008. |
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Medvedev Certain Tandem With Putin Will Be Efficient From Interfax; JRL #2008-64, March 28, 2008. |
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Putin Sticks To Democracy In His Stabilization Policy -
Poll From Interfax; JRL 2008-64, March 28, 2008. |
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Russian opposition to hold session of 'alternative
parliament' in May From Interfax; JRL 2008-64, March 28, 2008. |
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The Point of No Return The Only Road to Survival is Through a Three-Point-Turn By Alexander Arkhangelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL 2008-62, March 25, 2008. |
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Medvedev Must Back Up His Words Moscow Times editorial; JRL 2008-61, March 24, 2008. |
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Ivanov For Longer Presidential Term From Interfax; JRL 2008-61, March 24, 2008. |
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Communists Content With Zyuganov's Result In
Presidential Race, Frustrated By Elections Themselves From Interfax; JRL 2008-61, March 24, 2008. |
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Medvedev Says Bills Should Be Reviewed By Experts
Before Being Signed Into Law From Interfax; JRL 2008-60, March 24, 2008. |
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Two new publications ["Towards a new Russia Policy" "The Putin Succession and its Implications for Russian Politics"] From Stephen J. Blank, links to online versions; JRL #2008-57, March 17, 2008. |
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Analysis: Russia's Destructive
Culture Of Lies And Mendacity
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2008-57, March 17, 2008. |
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Two new publications ["Towards a new Russia Policy" "The Putin Succession and its Implications for Russian Politics"] From Stephen J. Blank, links to online versions; JRL #2008-57, March 17, 2008. |
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RUMORS ABOUND OVER POSSIBLE CABINET AND KREMLIN
APPOINTMENTS
By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2008-57, March 17, 2008. |
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How the State Got a Grip on Energy
By Miriam Elder, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-56, March 14, 2008. |
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Russian President-elect Medvedev opens official website By Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-54, March 12, 2008. |
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Medvedev-Putin Relationship May Guide Future Russian
Policy
By Andre de Nesnera, from Voice of America; JRL 2008-54, March 12, 2008. |
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Uncertainty Hangs Over Government Staff By Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-54, March 12, 2008. |
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[Putin Remarks at] Beginning of Meeting with State Duma
Leadership and Faction Leaders Kremlin transcript; JRL 2008-54, March 12, 2008. |
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Yavlinsky in Rare Talks With Putin By Anna Smolchenko and David Nowak, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-54, March 12, 2008. |
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a comment on Mr. Goble's posting/ JRL #52
From Ludmila Foster; JRL 2008-53, March 11, 2008. |
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ANALYSTS AND ORDINARY CITIZENS PREDICT SHIFT OF POWER
FROM RUSSIAN PRESIDENT TO PRIME MINISTER By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2008-53, March 11, 2008. |
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IN FOCUS -- Putin's Choice: A
Profile of Dmitry Medvedev From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2008-53, March 11, 2008. |
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Vodka, Erotic Dreams and One-Liners By Kevin O'Flynn, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-53, March 11, 2008. |
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Russian Presidential Election
Affirming Democracy or Confirming Autocracy? From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Eugene Kolesnikov, Andrei Liakhov, Nicolai Petro, Vlad Sobell, Andrei Tsygankov; JRL 2008-52, March 10, 2008. |
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Russia: Can Medvedev Create Putin-Style Personality
Cult?
By Chloe Arnold, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2008-51, March 7, 2008. |
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Kremlin Enters Uncharted Waters By Max Delany, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-51, March 7, 2008. |
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Analysis: How The Kremlin Manages To Get The Right
Results By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2008-51, March 7, 2008. |
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Big Money as an Obstacle to
Democracy in Russia
By Vladimir Shlapentokh; JRL 2008-51, March 7, 2008. |
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Kremlin Enters Uncharted Waters By Max Delany, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-51, March 7, 2008. |
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Analysis: How The Kremlin Manages To Get The Right
Results By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2008-51, March 7, 2008. |
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A Report Card on Putin's Term in Office |
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Putins Finest Hour a Distant Memory as Hopes for
Democracy are Dimmed in St. Petersburg |
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Medvedev-Putin Duo Bucks a Trend |
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Compelled to Vote |
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TOP YELTSIN-ERA FIGURE REPORTEDLY ON MEDVEDEVS LIST OF
POTENTIAL APPOINTEES By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2008-49, March 5, 2008. |
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People Should Expect More Of Medvedev Moscow Times editorial; JRL 2008-49, March 5, 2008. |
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What have we learnt about ourselves after the
elections? |
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'Not Free, Not Fair, But Accurate All the Same'
By Nabi Abdullaev and Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-48, March 4, 2008. |
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Final vote count gives Medvedev over 70% in
presidential polls |
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[Putin Remarks:] Excerpts from the Transcript of a
Meeting with the Government Cabinet |
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Complaints of Fraud, Bribery and Pressure
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2008-47, March 3, 2008. |
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WILL PRIME MINISTER PUTIN SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF
PRESIDENT MEDVEDEV? |
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Speeches by Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Medvedev at a
Concert following Voting in the Russian Presidential Election |
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United Russia wins legislative polls in 11 Russian
regions |
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PACE says Medvedev won Russian polls, but doubts
fairness |
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Russian cabinet set to stay until new president's
inauguration - Kremlin |
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Russia offerings on
www.youtube.com |
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The Two-Headed Tsar: Who Will Really Be In Charge In
Russia? |
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A Wider Look at Putins Presidency |
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Voicing a Protest Vote Protest band Televizor sings "Your Putin is a Fascist." By Sergey Chernov, from "Context" by The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-45, March 1, 2008. |
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Russia: Elections of successor |
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Comment on the elections From Vlad Sobell; JRL 2008-43, Feb. 28, 2008. |
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Medvedev Slammed for Airtime Monopoly |
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Russian Election Chief Warns PACE Observers Over
"Political" Statements |
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Medvedev vows to work together with Putin if elected
president |
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Complete Nemtsov report [on
Putin years] now online |
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Medvedev announces intention to pursue stability policy
in tandem with Putin |
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The Kremlin's Guide on How To Keep a Job |
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Russia: Medvedev Helps The Bureaucrats Help Medvedev |
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PACE confirms it will send monitors to March 2
elections From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2008-38, Feb. 25, 2008. |
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Voters Pressured to Choose
Medvedev |
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Last poll predicts Medvedev will get 73% in
presidential vote From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti event; JRL 2008-37, Feb. 21, 2008. |
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Luzhkov Has a Lot Riding on Vote By Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-37, Feb. 21, 2008. |
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PUTIN AND MEDVEDEV SPEECHES
SUGGEST THE FORMER WILL BE CALLING THE SHOTS By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-36, Feb. 20, 2008. |
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Nationalists Obsess
Over Medvedev's Roots By Alexander Osipovich, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-36, Feb. 20, 2008. |
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Russians Trust CEC More Than Election Observers - Poll From Interfax; JRL #2008-36, Feb. 20, 2008. |
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Unveiling Putins Plan Featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Vlad Ivanenko, Eugene Kolesnikov, Anthony Salvia, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-35, Feb. 19, 2008. |
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[Putin News Conference:] Transcript of Annual Big Press
Conference Kremlin transcript; JRL #2008-34, Feb. 18, 2008. |
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Putin Will Stay 'as Long as Needed' By Alexander Osipovich, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-33, Feb. 15, 2008. |
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The Question That Putin Did Not Take Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2008-33, Feb. 15, 2008. |
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[Putin Press Conference] Offer to Eat Dirt Captures the Verbal Earthiness By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-33, Feb. 15, 2008. |
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Putin says Europe, OSCE cannot dictate terms to Russia From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-32, Feb. 14, 2008. |
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President Putin says he was not tempted by third term From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-32, Feb. 14, 2008. |
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Russia: RFE/RL Poll Shows Voters Approaching Election
With Mix Of Hope, Cynicism From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-29, Feb. 11, 2008. |
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Russia: RFE/RL Poll Shows Voters Approaching Election
With Mix Of Hope, Cynicism From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-30, Feb. 12, 2008. |
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Medvedev Alone Spared Critical
Ads
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-30, Feb. 12, 2008. |
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[Putin]
Speech at Expanded Meeting of the State Council on Russias Development Strategy
through to 2020 Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2008-29, Feb. 11, 2008. |
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Time for More Than Just Pretty
Words Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2008-28, Feb. 11, 2008. |
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Putin offers new development
strategy for Russia From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-28, Feb. 11, 2008. |
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No Observers Can Deliver Fair
Elections Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2008-28, Feb. 8, 2008. |
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Wrap: OSCE election watchdog
to boycott Russian polls - tensions rise From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-28, Feb. 11, 2008. |
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Medvedev interviewed on social issues in south Russia By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-28, Feb. 8, 2008. |
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Not Your Standard Presidential Candidate By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-28, Feb. 8, 2008. |
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Medvedev interviewed on social issues in south Russia From Interfax; JRL #2008-27, Feb. 7, 2008. |
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Why the Kremlin has to Keep Kasyanov and the OSCE at
Bay By Georgy Bovt, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-27, Feb. 7, 2008. |
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Poll shows Russia's
Medvedev set for landslide victory From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-27, Feb. 7, 2008. |
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Russia says OSCE sought to boycott presidential polls
from start From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-27, Feb. 7, 2008. |
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A New Generation of Russians Tries to Become
Politically Active By Yelena Biberman, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-26, Feb. 6, 2008. |
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Campaign Starts Without Medvedev By Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-25, Feb. 5, 2008. |
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PRESIDENTIAL TRANSPLANTATION IN RUSSIA ENTERS FINAL
PHASE From Interfax; JRL #2008-25, Feb. 5, 2008. |
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Russia's Media Outlets
Increasing Coverage Of Presidential Candidates From Interfax; JRL #2008-25, Feb. 5, 2008. |
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Russia agrees to top election monitoring body's
requests From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-25, Feb. 5, 2008. |
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Russia agrees to top election monitoring body's
requests From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-25, Feb. 5, 2008. |
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Medvedev Aiming for Low-Key Campaign
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-23, Feb. 1, 2008. |
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Russia accuses OSCE of sabotaging March elections From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-23, Feb. 1, 2008. |
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Independent report lists numerous irregularities in
2008 Russian Duma election From Interfax; JRL #2008-22, Jan. 31, 2008. |
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Medvedev Appeals to Fellow Lawyers
By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-21, Jan. 30, 2008. |
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OSCE observers want to come to Russia earlier than 3
days before elections From Interfax; JRL #2008-21, Jan. 30, 2008. |
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Russia: For Some, Dark Horse Remains In The Shadows By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2008-20, Jan. 29, 2008. |
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Churov Defensive About Kasyanov Explusion Only a Defection of Candidates Could Hold Up the Election By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2008-19, Jan. 28, 2008. |
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A response re "Historians: Russia Less Free
Than After 1917 Revolution" From Frederick Andresen; JRL #2008-19, Jan. 28, 2008. |
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Signature Woes End Kasyanov's Bid By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-19, Jan. 28, 2008. |
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Election will fall short of democratic standards
without Kasyanov - rights activists From Interfax; JRL #2008-19, Jan. 28, 2008. |
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Kasyanov says denial of
registration politically motivated, doesn't feel a loser From Interfax; JRL #2008-19, Jan. 28, 2008. |
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Kasyanov's Removal From Ballot No Surprise - Experts From Interfax; JRL #2008-19, Jan. 28, 2008. |
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Russian opposition parties condemn refusal to register
presidential candidate From Interfax; JRL #2008-19, Jan. 28, 2008. |
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Wrong Way to Fight Against Political Foes Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2008-18, Jan. 25, 2008. |
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Little Chance Left of Kasyanov Candidacy By David Nowak, from The Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2008-18, Jan. 25, 2008. |
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New Liberal Movement Being Set Up In Russia From Interfax; JRL #2008-18, Jan. 25, 2008. |
| |
Some 400 observers to monitor Russian presidential
election From Interfax; JRL #2008-17, Jan. 24, 2008. |
| |
Globe-Trotting Putin Landed in 64 Countries By Anna Smolchenko , from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-15, Jan. 22, 2008. |
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WILL PUTIN AND THE SILOVIKI MAKE COMMON CAUSE TO LIMIT
MEDVEDEV?
By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-14, Jan. 21, 2008. |
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Dmitry Medvedev registered as Russian presidential
candidate
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-14, Jan. 21, 2008. |
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Russians see president as 'father figure' and good
manager - poll From Interfax; JRL #2008-14, Jan. 21, 2008. |
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Governors to Get Votes for Medvedev By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-7, Jan. 10, 2008. |
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Blanket Baby Coverage for Medvedev By Nabi Abdullaev and Svetlana Osadchuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-7, Jan. 10, 2008. |
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Governors to Get Votes for Medvedev By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2008-7, Jan. 10, 2008. |
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Pro-Kremlin movement leader held for unofficial Moscow
rally From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2008-6, Jan. 9, 2008. |
| |
Alexy II Congratulates Medvedev During Christmas
Service From Interfax; JRL #2008-6, Jan. 9, 2008. |
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BELKOVSKY PREDICTS MEDVEDEV WILL TIGHTEN THE SCREWS
By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2008-5, Jan. 5, 2008. |
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Russian Upper House Speaker Criticizes Tax Amnesty From Interfax; JRL #2008-4, Jan. 4, 2008. |
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[Putin:] A New Year Address to the Nation
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2008-2, Jan. 2, 2008. |
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