All Posts Tagged With: "economic freedom"

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Putin and the Economy

Theotherrussia.org examines the state of Russia’s economy as President Vladimir Putin nears the close of his term, and looks at some of Putin’s successes and failures.

Mar 12, 2008 | Continued
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Kremlin 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 | Continued
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Russia Drops in Economic Freedom Rankings

The U.S.-based Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal have released their annual Index of Economic Freedom. Russia has dropped fourteen spots in the past year to 134th place out of a total 155 countries.

Jan 16, 2008 | Continued