March 4
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To Their Surprise, the Russian Opposition Wins Seats After the Election
Even though the post-election discussions center on Vladimir Putin’s hold over electoral politics in modern Russia and whether this is healthy, some in the opposition now find themselves in power after winning local elections. Now, with real power in hand, how will the opposition transition its message into practical policies at a grass-roots level? In […]
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Vladimir Putin Wins Another Six-Year Term as President of the Russian Federation
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, addressing a crowd gathered outside the Kremlin today, declared: “We have gained a clear victory! We won! Glory to Russia!” Opposition groups have called for protests following Prime Minister Putin’s winning more than 60% of the vote in the presidential election. Heightened security was present at polling stations, which is […]
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