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Putin and Russia’s yearning for change
February 27, 2012 M K Bhadrakumar
Predicting the outcome of democratic elections is fraught with risks. Russian electorate sought political stability. The rejection of the liberal camp and the rise in the popularity of the Left contained its own political message.
Putin and Russia’s yearning for change
February 27, 2012 M K Bhadrakumar
Predicting the outcome of democratic elections is fraught with risks. Russian electorate sought political stability. The rejection of the liberal camp and the rise in the popularity of the Left contained its own political message.
Campaigning on the street, online and in polling centers
February 21, 2012 Dmitry Kamyshev, Kommersant-Vlast
The newfound political activism among Russians is manifesting itself during this year’s presidential election campaign in three new ways – on the streets, on the Internet, and in the polling place
The Russian elite distances itself from Putin?
February 15, 2012 Moritz Gathmann, RIR
Duma member Ilya Ponomarev is one of the leaders of the anti-government protests that have shaken the Russian capital. RIR talked to Ponomarev about the demands the protestors are making and what they hope to accomplish.
Four questions about Russia's future
February 10, 2012 Ben Aris, specially for RIR
Will Prime Minister Vladimir Putin allow a second round in the March presidential election? Will he improve Russia's economic record? Who will be the next prime minister? Will the opposition find a good leader? These questions remain unanswered.
