:: Russia - Politics, Government

:: 500 Kiosks Closed, More to Follow
Alexandra Taranova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-213; Nov. 15, 2010
:: Poll Reveals Nearly Half of Russians Believe Not Living in Democracy
Interfax; JRL 2010-213; Nov. 15, 2010
:: Zhirinovsky at the end of the road?
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2010-212; Nov. 12, 2010
:: Can rap change Russia?
Frederick Bernas; JRL 2010-213; Nov. 15, 2010
:: Medvedev, Putin say last farewell to Chernomyrdin
Interfax; JRL 2010-208; Nov. 5, 2010
:: Chernomyrdin the Great Survivor in a Troubled Epoch
Dmitry Babich, Russia Profile; JRL 2010-207; Nov. 4, 2010
:: Russia goes on holiday - and wonders exactly why
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2010-207; Nov. 4, 2010
:: Great October Revolution Day falls into oblivion
Andrei Mikhailov, Pravda.ru; JRL 2010-207; Nov. 4, 2010
:: Forbes rates Putin world's 4th most powerful person
RIA Novosti; JRL 2010-207; Nov. 4, 2010
:: Russia's top human rights officials to attend opposition rally
Interfax; JRL 2010-203; Oct. 28, 2010
:: Sobyanin Fires Aide, Assails Reports
Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-203; Oct. 28, 2010
:: Sobyanin offers more roads, parking to tackle Moscow traffic jams
RIA Novosti; JRL 2010-203; Oct. 28, 2010
:: Sobyanin Keeps Luzhkov's Team for Now
Alexander Bratersky, Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-202; Oct. 27, 2010
:: Moscow braces itself for surprise inspections
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2010-202; Oct. 27, 2010
:: Moscow spins contrasting images of the duumvirate: Popularity Matters: Russian "Macho" Prime Minister and "Tech" President Image Contest
Elena Chinyaeva, Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2010-201; Oct. 26, 2010
:: Russian Musicians Play Their Part On Both Sides Of Political Divide
Daisy Sindelar, RFE/RL; JRL 2010-201; Oct. 26, 2010
:: Sobyanin Allows Larger 31st Rally
Alexander Bratersky, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-201; Oct. 26, 2010
:: A Blacklist and Fraud as Census Ends
Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-201; Oct. 26, 2010
:: Fewer goblins, more Russians
Lidia Okorokova, Moscow News; JRL 2010-201; Oct. 26, 2010
:: Moscow marches - but not for long
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2010-200; Oct. 25, 2010
:: Thousands Demand Putin's Ouster
Alexander Bratersky, Natalya Krainova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-200; Oct. 25, 2010
:: Russia's Kasyanov Says Regime Trying To Hoodwink Youth
RFE/RL; JRL 2010-200; Oct. 25, 2010
:: A new Medevedev
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2010-199; Oct. 22, 2010
:: Moscow Gets a Hunter and a Technocrat
Alexandra Odynova, Alexander Bratersky, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-199; Oct. 22, 2010
:: Sobyanin Promises to Revise City Spending
Natalya Krainova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-199; Oct. 22, 2010
:: New Moscow mayor 'tough but fair'
Lidia Okorokova, Moscow News; JRL 2010-199; Oct. 22, 2010
:: Sobyanin Portrait Emerges from Past
Alexander Bratersky, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-199; Oct. 22, 2010
:: The New Dynamics Of Russia's Succession Process Richard Sakwa, RFE/RL; JRL 2010-193; Oct. 14, 2010
:: 25 Questions For Everyone In Russia: The 2010 Census Begins
Kevin O'Flynn, RFE/RL; JRL 2010-194; Oct. 15, 2010
:: 2-Week National Census Kicks Off
Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-193; Oct. 14, 2010
:: In Ethnically Diverse Russia, 2010 Census Presents Logistical, Political Headaches
Daisy Sindelar, RFE/RL; JRL 2010-194; Oct. 15, 2010
:: Beware of fraud - Russia is taking a census
Evgeniya Chaykovskaya, Moscow News; JRL 2010-193; Oct. 14, 2010
:: Luzhkov's no-show after court summons
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2010-193; Oct. 14, 2010
:: Polls Yield High Turnout and a Death
Alexandra Odynova & Alexandra Taranova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-190; Oct. 11, 2010
:: Russian elections hit by corruption claims
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2010-190; Oct. 11, 2010
:: Hearts Burn Ahead of Elections
Alexandra Odynova, The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-189; Oct. 8, 2010
:: OSCE Monitors Eye Polls
Natalya Krainova, The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-185; Oct. 4, 2010
:: Ex-Moscow Mayor Disparages Medvedev Democracy, Vows to Fight
Lucian Kim, Bloomberg; JRL 2010-185; Oct. 4, 2010
:: Luzhkov to risk jail in a bid to boost democracy
Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL 2010-185; Oct. 4, 2010
:: Sobyanin's Star Rises at Mayor Talks
Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-185; Oct. 4, 2010
:: Putin Stays In The Shadows As Medvedev Ousts Luzhkov
Pavel Felgenhauer, Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL 2010-184; Oct. 1, 2010
:: LUZHKOV: RUSSIAN FEDERATION WEEKLY SITREP
Patrick Armstrong; JRL 2010-184; Oct. 1, 2010
:: Demise of 'Last Mohican' Completes Medvedev Purge
Lucian Kim, Bloomberg; JRL 2010-182; Sept. 29, 2010
:: Life after Luzhkov: the runners and riders in the race to be Moscow's new mayor
Andy Potts, Moscow News; JRL 2010-182; Sept. 29, 2010
:: A Look at Luzhkov's Legacy
Natalya Krainova, The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-182; Sept. 29, 2010
:: Senior source confirms fraud probe into Moscow mayor's 'inner circle'
RIA-Novosti; JRL 2010-182; Sept. 29, 2010
:: News Analysis: Medvedev Shows He's His Own Man
Nabi Abdullaev, The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-182; Sept. 29, 2010
:: Kremlin Sources Say Mayor's Fate Is Sealed
Nikolaus von Twickel, The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-179; Sept. 22, 2010
:: Luzhkov-Medvedev Row Escalates
Nikolaus von Twickel, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-175, Sept. 16, 2010
:: A little more about democracy [Yuroslavl]
Nikolay Zlobin, Rossiiskaya Gazeta; JRL 2010-174, Sept. 15, 2010
:: Luzhkov Clashes With Medvedev in Struggle for Moscow
Ilya Arkhipov and Lyubov Pronina, Bloomberg; JRL 2010-174, Sept. 15, 2010
:: Opposition coalition hopes to take on United Russia
Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2010-174, Sept. 15, 2010
:: Medvedev Gets 'Last Chance' to Escape Putin's Growing Shadow
By Lucian Kim, Bloomberg; JRL 2010-173, Sept. 10, 2010
:: Medvedev, Putin, and Perestroika 2.0
From Gordon Hahn; JRL 2010-172, Sept. 9, 2010
:: Putin at Valdai: Foreign Money In, Khodorkovsky Still Out
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-171, Sept. 8, 2010
:: Election Watchdog Sees Apathy, Tricks
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-170-19
:: Medvedev's office denies approving plans to disband cultural heritage watchdog
Interfax; JRL 2010-157, Aug. 19, 2010
:: Abolishing regional presidents could hang on Tatarstan
By Tom Washington, from The Moscow News; JRL 2010-157, Aug. 19, 2010

:: Kaliningrad Governor Georgy Boos Ousted Amid Unrest
By Alexander Bratersky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-155-7, Aug. 17, 2010.
:: Regional leaders need to have total trust of citizens - Russia's Medvedev
From Interfax; JRL 2010-155-10, Aug. 17, 2010.
:: Kaliningrad protests 'tip of iceberg' for governor leaving post - pundit
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2010-155, Aug. 17, 2010.
:: [Medvedev] Working meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov
Kremlin.ru transcript; JRL #2010-155, Aug. 17, 2010.
:: People power may have helped unseat unpopular Russian governor Boos
By Evgeniya Chaykovskaya, from The Moscow News; JRL #2010-154, Aug. 16, 2010.
:: Regional Bosses Seek New Title
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2010-154-21, Aug. 16, 2010
:: Russia's Liberal Oppositionists Madly in Love with Putin
By Anton Ponomarev, from Pravda.ru, Aug. 16, 2010l JRL 2010-154-11.
:: President's signal to governors
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-End of the Year Edition, Dec. 31, 2009.
:: Putin highlights main achievements of Russian government in 2009
From Interfax; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: The Results of the Year with Dmitry Medvedev
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-236, Dec. 28, 2009.
:: Medvedev Jabs Opposition and Praises Son’s Music
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-236, Dec. 28, 2009.
:: Russian party leaders comment on Medvedev's end-of-year interview
From Interfax; JRL #2009-235, Dec. 26, 2009.
:: The Principle's End of Year Report
Dmitry Medvedevs Liberal Rhetoric Has Helped Him Carve an Identity Distinct from His Predecessor, but It Is Beginning to Sound Tired
By Tom Balmforth, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-235, Dec. 26, 2009.
:: Yabloko Forces Its Members to Pick Sides
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-233, Dec. 22, 2009.
:: Veteran politician says Stalinism alive and kicking in Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.
:: The Year In Review
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.
:: New books
From Michael McFaul; JRL #2009-227, Dec. 14, 2009.
:: A 'Functioning' System: President Medvedev is proud of Russia's multiparty system.
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-226, Dec. 11, 2009.
:: Putin Offers Cash but No Clues on 2012
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-223, Dec. 4, 2009.
:: 4 Hours of Putin and ‘Stupid Questions’
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-223, Dec. 4, 2009.
:: Russian Duma deputies disagree over usefulness of Putin's phone-in
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-223, Dec. 4, 2009.
:: [Transcript:] Special TV programme "A Conversation with Vladimir Putin Continued"
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-223, Dec. 4, 2009.
:: [Transcript:] Prime Minister Vladimir Putin took questions from the media after his televised Q&A session“A Conversation with Vladimir Putin Continued”
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-223, Dec. 4, 2009.
:: A Wish List for Putin: Vladimir Putin’s Longest-Ever Question-and-Answer Session Was the Usual Combination of Politics and Conspicuous Munificence
By Tom Balmforth, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-223, Dec. 4, 2009.
:: Russian premier's spokesman details plans for Putin's phone-in
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-220, Dec. 1, 2009.
:: Most Russians positive about Medvedev address, but overall interest down - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-218, Nov. 27, 2009.
:: Medvedev Reprimands United Russia
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-214, Nov. 23, 2009.
:: Putin Thanks Party, Sets Priorities for 2010
By Irina Filatova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-214, Nov. 23, 2009.
:: Pundit sees 'political gap' between tandem and One Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2009-214, Nov. 23, 2009.
:: Analysts ponder on development of One Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2009-214, Nov. 23, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Speech at 11th United Russia Party Congress
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-214, Nov. 23, 2009.
:: [Transcript:] Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addressed the 11th Congress of the United Russia party
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-214, Nov. 23, 2009.
:: United Russia Tripped Up in Tax Bill Debacle
By Alexander Bratersky and Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-212, Nov. 20, 2009.
:: United Russia Seeks A Conservative Face
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-212, Nov. 20, 2009.
:: Time Could Be Up For Russian Time Zones
By Gregory Feifer, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-208, Nov. 13, 2009.
:: [Medvedev State of the Nation Address:] Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-208, Nov. 13, 2009.
:: Speech Offers Few Specifics, Long Timelines
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-208, Nov. 13, 2009.
:: Medvedev's address to parliament was meant for Putin - pundits
From Interfax; JRL #2009-208, Nov. 13, 2009.
:: Dmitry Medvedev delivered his Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly
Kremlin news release; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.
:: Dmitry Medvedev makes state-of-the-nation address
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-207, Nov. 12, 2009.
:: Russian pundit sees Kremlin looking to replace old regional 'heavyweights'
From Interfax; JRL #2009-206, Nov. 11, 2009.
:: Medvedev to Propose Adjustment of Russian Electoral System
From Interfax; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.
:: Russian president says 'tandem' with Putin efficient
From Interfax; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.
:: Fissures Appear in the Power Vertical in Moscow
By Pavel Felgenhauer, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-203, Nov. 6, 2009.
:: Part of liberal establishment opposes plans to modernize Russia - pundit
From Interfax; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.
:: Nationalists clash with anti-fascists in St. Petersburg
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-202, Nov. 4, 2009.
:: Most Russians consider political repressions unacceptable - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-202, Nov. 4, 2009.
:: Russia Is Dying To Learn Its Census Data
By Murray Feshbach, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-202, Nov. 4, 2009.
:: Red Tape Swells Despite Kremlin Vow
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-201, Nov. 3, 2009.
:: Picketing free speech
By Roland Oliphant, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-201, Nov. 3, 2009.
:: Will "Modernization" Meet the Fate of "Perestroika"?
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov Contributors: Vladimir Belaeff, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Vlad Ivanenko, Sergei Roy; JRL #2009-200, Nov. 2, 2009.
:: Please Do Something: We Live in a Strange Epoch, At the Same Time Remarkably Similar to the Late Stagnation Period and Drastically Different to It, and This Is both Good and Bad
By Alexander Arkhangelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-199, Oct. 29, 2009.
:: Re Reuters story on Surkov interview/JRL#197-Kremlin warns against wrecking Russia with democracy
From Marc Greenfield; JRL #2009-197, Oct. 27, 2009.
:: Blue October
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-197, Oct. 27, 2009.
:: Uproar Over Election Fraud Ends in a Fizzle
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-197, Oct. 27, 2009.
:: Medvedev asks top election official to draw lesson from recent election
From Interfax; JRL #2009-197, Oct. 27, 2009.
:: More Russians say country needs opposition - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: All Eyes on Medvedev's 'Go, Russia!' Speech
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting with Leaders of Political Parties Represented in the State Duma
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: Communists Urge Medvedev to Support Real Sector, Try to Democratize Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: Kremlin: State, Sports Don’t Mix
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: Excerpts from Transcript of [Medvedev] Meeting with Members of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-196, Oct. 26, 2009.
:: Moscow court orders vote recount at Yabloko party leader's polling station
From Interfax; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Poll shows Russians largely disillusioned with elections
From Interfax; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Confidence in Russian Authorities Remains High - Poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Using Twitter to Take Spin to the Next Level
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-195, Oct. 23, 2009.
:: Dmitry Medvedev's Theater Of The Absurd
By Aslan Doukaev, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-194, Oct. 21, 2009.
:: Kremlin Ideology Chief Advises Against Populist Policies in Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2009-194, Oct. 21, 2009.
:: Russian Communists seek election chief's resignation over fraud
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-194, Oct. 21, 2009.
:: Avtovaz on the brink
By Ayano Hodouchi and Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: Tower Causes Rare Government Split
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: A Just Russia party leader calls for changes to electoral legislation
From Interfax; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: Medvedev's Indecisiveness Permeates his Presidency
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.
:: Yabloko Leader's Vote Not Counted
By Nikolaus von Twickel and Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-192, Oct. 19, 2009.
:: Kremlin Aide Slams Youth Policy
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-191, Oct. 16, 2009.
:: Deputies Signal Boycott Is Over
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-191, Oct. 16, 2009.
:: Three Factions Boycott Duma Over Vote
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-191, Oct. 16, 2009.
:: United Russia Win Raises a Dilemma
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-188, Oct. 13, 2009.
:: Luzhkov’s hollow victory
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile and The Moscow News; JRL #2009-188, Oct. 13, 2009.
:: Beginning of [Medvedev] Meeting with Leadership of United Russia Political Party
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-188, Oct. 13, 2009.
:: Presidential Human Rights Council Asks Prosecutors to Look Into Pro-Kremlin Youth Group Activity
From Interfax; JRL #2009-187, Oct. 12, 2009.
:: Dmitry Medvedev: "A year has passed since I posted my first video blog entry"
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-187, Oct. 12, 2009.
:: One Russia demands resignation of prominent rights champion
From Interfax; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Russia should reduce civil service numbers, cost - deputy premier
From Interfax; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Half of Russians See No Changes in Governors' Work After Abolishment of Gubernatorial Elections - Poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Kremlin Advisers Warn Nashi Youth
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.
:: Medvedev and Putin Work on Repairing Their Dysfunctional Leadership
By Pavel K. Baev, The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.
:: What Does Russia Think?
By Andrew Wilson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-183, Oct. 2, 2009.
:: Paper: Medvedev May Fire Putin-Era Speechwriter
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-183, Oct. 2, 2009.
:: Kaspersky, 27 Others Join Public Chamber
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-175, Sept. 28, 2009.
:: No Dialog Between Russian Authorities, Public - Gorbachev Daughter
From Interfax; JRL #2009-178, Sept. 25, 2009.
:: Russia’s “Over-Managed Democracy” in Crisis
By Nikolay Petrov, Eurasian Strategy Project, PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo; JRL #2009-176, Sept. 23, 2009.
:: New Challenges to Russian Federalism
By Andrey Makarychev, Eurasian Strategy Project, PONARS Eurasia Policy Memo; JRL #2009-176, Sept. 23, 2009.
:: Mimicking Democracy Medvedev’s Praise of the Current System for its Pragmatic Achievements Reflects the Prevailing Attitude in the Country
By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-176, Sept. 23, 2009.
:: New OSW's analise ["Medvedev's 'manifesto': political conservatism and economic adjustments"]
From Antonina Michalowska; JRL #2009-175, Sept. 22, 2009.
:: ’10 Budget Mirrors This Year’s in Size
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-175, Sept. 22, 2009.
:: Medvedev’s Appeal to the Nation
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Vladimir Belaeff, Stephen Blank, Ethan S. Burger, Eugene Kolesnikov, Alexander Rahr, Sergei Roy; JRL #2009-174, Sept. 21, 2009.
:: Gorbachev criticizes Putin's hints at return to presidency
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-174, Sept. 21, 2009.
:: Medvedev Says He And Putin Have "the Same Blood Group"
From Interfax; JRL #2009-173, Sept. 20, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Interview with CNN
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-173, Sept. 20, 2009.
:: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin spoke at the 8th International Investment Forum in Sochi
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-173, Sept. 20, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Interview for the Swiss Media
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-173, Sept. 20, 2009.
:: Russia postpones nationwide population census to 2013
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-172, Sept. 18, 2009.
:: Medvedev Puts Spotlight on Blogger
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-172, Sept. 18, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Speech at Meeting with Leadership of United Russia Political Party
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-172, Sept. 18, 2009.
:: Beginning of [Medvedev] Meeting with Valdai International Discussion Club Participants
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-172, Sept. 18, 2009.
:: Medvedev Issues a Bold Manifesto, While Putin Delivers a Stern Warning
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-171, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: The Kremlin’s think tank
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-171, Sept. 15, 2009.
:: Putin might run for president in 2012 - political analysts
From Interfax; JRL 2009-170, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Putin Weighs War, U.S. And 2012
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-170, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with members of the sixth Valdai Discussion Club
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL 2009-170, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Patriarch Kirill thanks Dmitry Medvedev for taking care of people
From Interfax; JRL 2009-170, Sept. 14, 2009.
:: Dmitry Medvedev’s Laughable Call For Reform
By Aleksandr Ryklin, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-169, Sept. 11, 2009.
:: Billboards Removed Ahead of City Vote
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-169, Sept. 11, 2009.
:: Karl Marx To Be Removed From Moscow Center For Not Visiting Russia Ever
From Pravda.ru; JRL #2009-169, Sept. 11, 2009.
:: Opinions split over Russian leader's article in popular online daily
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-169, Sept. 11, 2009.
:: The Excerpts from Dmitry Medvedev’s Article, Go Russia!
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: 'Permanent Revolution'
By Gregory Feifer, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Medvedev highlights key problems facing Russia in article
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Russian Communist Party faces obstacles in election campaign
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Monitors Criticize City Vote
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-167, Sept. 8, 2009.
:: Russia's Deputies Set to Work as the Fifth Anniversary of the Limitation of Their Powers Approaches
By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-167, Sept. 8, 2009.
:: Putin still No.1 in popularity ratings - survey
From Interfax; JRL 2009-167, Sept. 8, 2009.
:: Rights activist concerned at opposition's removal from Moscow duma election
From Interfax; JRL 2009-166, Sept. 7, 2009.
:: Russian opposition has failed to take advantage of economic crisis - pundits
From Interfax; JRL 2009-166, Sept. 7, 2009.
:: Russians blame government for economic problems, but not Putin - poll
From Interfax; JRL 2009-166, Sept. 7, 2009.
:: Changes made to Russian president's official website
From Interfax; JRL 2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009.
:: Ten Years of Putin
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Vladimir Belaeff, Ethan Burger, Sergei Roy, Andrei Tsygankov; JRL 2009-161, Aug. 31, 2009.
:: Whose Is the Truth? Vladimir Putin Has Learnt a Lot about Public Relations Since the Kursk Disaster, But the Lower Rungs of the Power Vertical Have Some Catching Up to Do
By Albina Kovalyova, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-157, Aug. 25, 2009.
:: Putin Backs Infrastructure Checks After Accident
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-154, Aug. 20, 2009.
:: Beginning of [Medvedev] Meeting with Leadership of United Russia Party
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-155, Aug. 21, 2009.
:: Dmitry Medvedev met with the leadership of the United Russia political party
Kremlin news release; JRL 2009-155, Aug. 21, 2009.
:: Ghosts Of Russia's 'Kursk' Disaster Haunt Dam Accident
By Lyubov Chizhova, Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2009-154, Aug. 20, 2009.
:: Ready, Set, Go The Past Decade Has Been Relatively Successful, but Russia Will not Improve Further Unless Russian Society Can Find the Will to Change
By Alexander Arkhangelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-154, Aug. 20, 2009.
:: Ten Years Of Putin In A Manually Controlled Country
By Lev Gudkov, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2009-149, Aug. 13, 2009.
:: 'Military Man' Exceeds Expectations
By Anna Malpas, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-148, Aug. 13, 2009.
:: Putin’s Team Relies on Familiar Faces
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-148, Aug. 13, 2009.
:: Ten Years of Putin
By Peter Zeihan, from Stratfor.com; JRL #2009-146, Aug. 6, 2009.
:: Unwrapping the Putin enigma
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-145, Aug. 4, 2009.
:: Native-Born African Running for Election in Russia
By Jessica Golloher, from Voice of America; JRL #2009-144, Aug. 3, 2009.
:: 2010 Budget Protects Social Outlays
By Nadia Popova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-140, July 27, 2009.
:: Duma Returns Amid Finger-Pointing
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times;RL #2009-140, July 27, 2009.
:: Over 80 per cent of Russians think Medvedev continuing Putin's policy - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-139, July 24, 2009.
:: Response to Mr. Roy (#133)
From Alexander Yanov; JRL #2009-137, July 22, 2009.
:: Lawmakers Recalled After Bill Is Rejected
From The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-137, July 22, 2009.
:: Excerpts from Transcripts of [Medvedev] Videoconference with Participants of 2009 Seliger Youth Education Forum
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-136, July 21, 2009.
:: Medvedev Targets Teens and Maybe Khorkina
By Anna Malpas, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-135, July 20, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Session of State Council On Youth Policies in the Russian Federation
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-135, July 20, 2009.
:: Paternalism in Russia: Myth and Facts
From Sergei Roy; JRL #2009-133, July 15, 2009.
:: Russian president holds videoconference with [Nashi] youth education forum
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-130, July 13, 2009.
:: Russians increasingly reluctant to protest - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009.
:: Kremlin's 'Gray Cardinal' Steps Out Of Shadows To Tout Reform
By Claire Bigg, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009.
:: Orthodox Church Gets a Say on Duma Bills
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-130, July 10, 2009.
:: Opposition Picks 10 for City Race
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-129, July 9, 2009.
:: Putin is Much Smarter than the Soviet Leaders: What is Behind his High Rating?
From Vladimir Shlapentokh; JRL #2009-122, July 2, 2009.
:: New data on RussiaVotes
From Neil M. I. Munro; JRL #2009-121, July 1, 2009.
:: Tremors Shake the Three Pillars of Putin's Regime
By Pavel K. Baev, from the Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-117, June 23, 2009.
:: Russian Duma speaker admits 'serious disagreements' with finance minister
From Interfax; JRL #2009-114, June 18, 2009.
:: Russian officials face fines for poor language use
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-117, June 23, 2009.
:: Russian Duma speaker admits 'serious disagreements' with finance minister
From Interfax; JRL #2009-114, June 18, 2009.
:: Excerpts from Transcript of [Medvedev] Meeting with Leaders of Non-Parliamentary Parties Right Cause, Yabloko and Patriots of Russia
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-111, June 15, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Speech at Reception Celebrating Day of Russia
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-110, June 12, 2009.
:: Medvedev Threatens to Ax Governors
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-109, June 11, 2009.
:: Kremlin official urges local authorities to be 'more open'
From Interfax; JRL #2009-109, June 11, 2009.
:: Commission For Countering Falsification of History Will Not Be Oversight Agency - Official
From Interfax; JRL #2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: Medvedev adviser pushes strong liberal agenda
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: New Russian law on allocation of airtime to parties not set in stone - president
From Interfax; JRL 2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: In the Spotlight [Kabayeva baby rumors]
By Anna Malpas, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting with Members of Liberal Democratic Party of Russia
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-100, May 29, 2009.
:: Green Shoots? Election Fraud In Russia's Regions
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-99, May 28, 2009.
:: Does the Country Need Your Records? Russian Social Advertisements Campaigns Achieve Little More than Boosting the Public Mood
By Albina Kovalyova, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-95, May 21, 2009.
:: Commission to "Guard" Against "False History"
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-94, May 20, 2009.
:: Vox Pop: Russians React To One Year Of Medvedev’s Presidency
By Kevin O'Flynn, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-86, May 8, 2009.
:: Medvedev Marks A Year In The Kremlin, But Does He Rule?
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-85, May 7, 2009.
:: Russian political analysts praise Medvedev as 'anticrisis president'
From Interfax; JRL #2009-85, May 6, 2009.
:: No Kremlin Policy Shift One Year On
By Nabi Abdullaev, Nikolaus von Twickel from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-85, May 7, 2009.
:: Spokesperson outlines priorities in Russian president's work
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-85, May 7, 2009.
:: Russian liberals hail Medvedev's suggesting possible lower Duma threshold
From Interfax; JRL #2009-84, May 6, 2009.
:: re news item #10 from your list of 29 April 2009 [Russia risk assessment for upheaval]
From Alexsandra Lloyd, including link to Eurasia Group's risk assessment for Russia; JRL #2009-82, May 1, 2009.
:: Blog Post Catches Medvedev's Eye
By Anna Malpas, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-81, April 30, 2009.
:: Lessons From Sochi: A Respectable Showing for Boris Nemtsov at the Expense of the Communists
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-79, April 28, 2009.
:: Survey: People Doubt Medvedev Is the Boss
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-76, April 23, 2009.
:: Medvedev conducts "liberal" public relations campaign amid rising unemployment
Russian Unemployment Figures Rapidly Rising
By Yury Zarakhovich, from The Jamestown Foundation's
Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-76, April 23, 2009.
:: Russian President Says No Trade-Off Between Prosperity, Democracy
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-70, April 16, 2009.
:: Medvedev to give regular interviews to Russian media - press secretary
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-70, April 16, 2009.
:: Beginning of [Medvedev] Meeting with President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Alexander Shokhin
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-69, April 15, 2009.
:: Officials' Wives Are Main Breadwinners
By Anna Malpas, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-67, April 10, 2009.
:: President Dmitry Medvedev held a reception of citizens in the new Presidential Reception Office.
Kremlin press release; JRL #2009-67, April 10, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at the Reception of Russian citizens
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-67, April 10, 2009.
:: Russian presidential administration tightens belt
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-67, April 10, 2009.
:: Nemtsov Says Authorities Trying to Derail Sochi Bid
By Anna Malpas, Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-66, April 3, 2009.
:: Communist Rallies Draw Thousands
By Anna Malpas, Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-66, April 3, 2009.
:: Nemtsov Registered to Run for Sochi Mayor
By Anna Malpas, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-61, March 30, 2009.
:: Crisis strains relations between federal centre, regions - Russian deputy PM
From Interfax; JRL #2009-61, March 30, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Interview with BBC
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-61, March 30, 2009.
:: Russian Communist leader warns of colour revolution threat
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2008-61, March 30, 2009.
:: Putin’s PR Stunt: Vladimir Putin Will Talk and the Parliament Will Listen, but for Real, or for Show?
By Sergei Balashov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-60, March 26, 2009.
:: Communists See an Opportunity to Shine
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from Moscow Times; JRL #2009-59, March 25, 2009.
:: Russian deputy premier slams bureaucrats' slow work in times of crisis
From Interfax; JRL #2009-59, March 25, 2009.
:: Kremlin meeting 'tentative resistance' from regional elites says expert
From Interfax; JRL #2009-59, March 25, 2009.
:: Is Russia’s Political System Able to Handle the Crisis?
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Vladimir Belaeff, Stephen Blank, Ethan S. Burger, Vlad Ivanenko, Eugene Kolesnikov; JRL #2009-57, March 23, 2009.
:: Kadyrov, Putin Trade Barbs at Tense Meeting
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-57, March 18, 2009.
:: Governors May Get To Fire Mayors
By Anna Malpas, The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-54, March 18, 2009.
:: United Russia Loses Murmansk Election
By Alexandra Odynov, The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-53, March 17, 2009.
:: Few Russians see early elections as way out of crisis - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-52, March 16, 2009.
:: Medvedev Welcomes Criticism On Crisis
By Ira Iosebashvili, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-52, March 16, 2009.
:: Conversation between Dmitry Medvedev and Director of News Programmes at Channel One Kirill Kleimenov
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-52, March 16, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Speech at Session of the Council of Legislators
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-52, March 16, 2009.
:: Surprise Pick for Agriculture Minister
By Maria Antonova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-51, March 13, 2009.
:: Russians divided in assessment of government's anticrisis efforts - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2009-51, March 13, 2009.
:: Russian opposition leader could win Sochi mayoral election - analyst
From Interfax; JRL #2009-51, March 13, 2009.
:: [Medvedev] Opening Remarks at Meeting with Deputies of Tula Region Local Government Bodies
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-50, March 12, 2009.
:: National Projects Moved to Back Seat
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-48, March 10, 2009.
:: Medvedev's First Year Ends with Denials of the Need for Change
By Pavel Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-48, March 10, 2009.
:: New data on Russia Votes
From Dr. Neil Munro; JRL #2009-47, March 9, 2009.
:: A Kremlin Sparring Match
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-45, March 5, 2009.
:: Déjà vu in Orange
From Sergei Roy; JRL #2009-46, March 6, 2009.
:: Medvedev Bills Promise To Help Political Parties
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-44, March 4, 2009.
:: Kremlin official says Russian political system is right
From Interfax; JRL #2009-44, March 4, 2009.
:: Chattier Medvedev Could Be Testing Path To 'Real Power'
By Chloe Arnold, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-37, Feb. 23, 2009.
:: For Real or for Show?
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Patrick Armstrong, Vladimir Belaeff, Stephen Blank, Ethan Burger, Nikolai Sluchevsky; JRL #2009-37, Feb. 23, 2009.
:: Medvedev reshuffle a wake-up call to governors
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-36, Feb. 20, 2009.

Yegor Gaidar - Gaidar additional archive
:: Comment on Yegor Gaidar
From Alexander Belkin; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.
:: Yeltsin Was Impressed By Gaidar's Intellect, Devotion - Yeltsin's Widow
From Interfax; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.

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