All Posts Tagged With: "Dmitri Medvedev"
Russian Members of Parliament Challenge Legitimacy of Presidential Campaign
31 deputies of Russia’s State Duma have filed a motion questioning the legitimacy of the presidential electoral campaign in Russia.
Feb 20, 2008 | ContinuedKremlin Tightening Grip on Business
As president Vladimir Putin prepares to step down in March, his administration leaves a legacy of re-nationalizing private companies, and appointing close associates to run the newly formed state corporations.
Feb 9, 2008 | ContinuedElectoral Body Challenges Candidate’s Income Declarations
Russia’s Central Electoral Commission has challenged the income declarations of three presidential candidates. Dmitri Medvedev, the leading candidate, has been spared, although his stated salary of $71,000 seems surprisingly low for the chairman of the country’s natural gas monopoly.
Jan 31, 2008 | ContinuedLeading Russian Candidate Won’t Take Part in Televised Debates
Dmitri Medvedev, the widely favored contender for the Russian presidency, has refused to participate in televised debates with other candidates.
Jan 29, 2008 | Continued
