All Posts Tagged With: "Dmitri Medvedev"

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Khodorkovsky: British PM Should Discuss Corruption on Russia Visit

Mikhail Khodorkovsky gives his two cents on British-Russian relations on the eve of British PM David Cameron’s first visit to Russia.

Sep 10, 2011 | Continued
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Confidence in Putin & Medvedev Drops to All-Time Low

A new survey out by the Public Opinion Foundation shows that Russians’ confidence in Putin and Medvedev is at its lowest ever.

Jul 28, 2011 | Continued
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Russia-NATO Missile Defense Negotations Break Down

Garry Kasparov’s warnings that the US made a mistake in ratifying the New START treaty strike a chord as missile defense talks between NATO and Russia have broken down and Russia threatens to pull out of the treaty altogether.

Jun 9, 2011 | Continued
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Activists Protest Against Destruction of Khimki Forest

Demonstrators gathered in Moscow over the weekend to protest the destruction of the Khimki Forest, as attacks on environmental activists remain uninvestigated by the police.

May 23, 2011 | Continued
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Putin vs Medvedev: There Can Be Only One

A spoof action movie trailer made by the Communist Party and predicting that Russia’s ruling tandem will bring about the end of days goes viral.

Apr 27, 2011 | Continued
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Faith in Putin and Medvedev at All-Time Low

A new poll by the Public Opinion Foundation indicates that Russians are losing faith in their president and prime minister, as the Communist Party makes slight headway.

Apr 22, 2011 | Continued
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Anatoly Bershtein: Medvedev is Not a Proper Tsar

Writing for Yezhednevny Zhurnal, journalist Anatoly Bershtein explores how the history of the relationship between Russians and their leaders might affect the outcome of the 2012 presidential elections.

Apr 19, 2011 | Continued
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United Russia: Putin Should be President in 2012

With presidential elections less than a year away, United Russia is announcing its support for Vladimir Putin, who hasn’t yet said if he’s even running yet.

Apr 15, 2011 | Continued
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Nashi Leader Sues Beaten Journalist for Slander

Beaten journalist Oleg Kashin is being sued for slander after posting comments online accusing Nashi leader Vasily Yakemenko of being involved in an attack against him.

Mar 28, 2011 | Continued
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Mascot of the Monarch’s Will

A nationwide vote for mascot of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi should have been a lighthearted affair, but instead has morphed into an Orwellian nightmare. The editorial team at Gazeta.ru explains. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.

Feb 28, 2011 | Continued