All Posts Tagged With: "Putin"
Putin or Medvedev: Who Will Lead?
In the Yezhednevny Zhurnal, Anton Orekh ponders the question of what will happen now that Dmitri Medvedev has been inaugurated as President of the Russian Federation.
May 8, 2008 | Continued
Putin Signs Law Limiting Foreign Investment
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that limits foreign investment in 42 sectors of the economy deemed “strategic.”
May 5, 2008 | Continued
In Chechnya, a Power Struggle With Deadly Consequences
An apparent power struggle in the Russian Republic of Chechnya is bringing violence and bloodshed to the area, as President Ramzan Kadyrov attempts to push a rival faction out of the region.
Apr 21, 2008 | Continued
Newspaper Suspended After Steamy Putin Rumor
A Russian tabloid has been shut down after the paper published a story claiming President Vladimir Putin was marrying a celebrated gymnast.
Apr 20, 2008 | Continued
Putin to Head United Russia Party
Outgoing President Vladimir Putin has accepted the leadership of the pro-Kremlin United Russia party, in a move experts say may completely change the nature of the political system in Russia.
Apr 16, 2008 | Continued
Russian Government Limits Journalist Access
New rules that limit how journalists covering the Russian Government can access information came into effect on April 7th 2008.
Apr 9, 2008 | Continued
Russian Parliament Severely Restricts Referendums (updated)
New legislation enacted by Russia’s State Duma limits what issues can be solved by national referendums. Critics believe this is the latest step to limit the ability of ordinary Russian citizens to participate in running their country.
Apr 8, 2008 | Continued
Week in Review. Interregnum.
Aleksandr Golts reviews the past week in Russian affairs, noting the secrecy and uncertainty of the current period, as Russia’s elite hold their breath to see how the power structure will work with Dmitri Medvedev as president and Vladimir Putin as his prime minister.
Mar 16, 2008 | Continued
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
Putin: It Won’t Be Any Easier With Dmitri Medvedev
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with President Vladimir Putin and his soon-to-be, Dmitri Medvedev. Putin proclaimed that relations with the West would be no easier under his successor.
Mar 10, 2008 | Continued