Topic: Alexei Kudrin
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Pussy Riot sentence: How did it play in Russia?
The Pussy Riot punk band's harsh sentence drew swift Western condemnation. More important for Putin will be how it influences the views of Russians, especially the elite.
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Russian parliament passes bill boosting fines for protesters 150-fold
Russians taking part in unsanctioned rallies will now face a fine of $9,000. The bill is seen as a response to recent antigovernment protests.
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Opinion: Russian elections: Putin 4.0 at a crossroads
After Russian elections on Sunday, expect what amounts to a fourth term for Putin. But Putin 4.0 faces a tough choice. His KGB officer instincts call for tightening the grip. But Russia's future – and thousands of protesters – demand greater freedom and reforms.
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Huge protest demanding fair Russian elections hits Moscow
Russian protesters angry at what they say are rigged elections and the authoritarian ways of Vladimir Putin, flooded Moscow today demanding change.
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Vladimir Putin mocks Moscow protesters, says they were paid
In 4.5-hour live TV show, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said he thought protest ribbons were condoms. Putin also suggested Moscow street protesters were paid to be there.
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Vladimir Putin faces new challenger in Russian presidential race
Will Russian billionaire and New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov team up with Alexei Kudrin to challenge Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election?
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The Monitor's View: Helping Russia avoid Putin kleptocracy
Putin's move to reclaim the presidency could allow him to rule nearly as long as Stalin did. Will Russians tolerate such a long period of pervasive corruption?
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Russia faces another six – or 12 – years of Putin at the helm
Former President Vladimir Putin, who announced yesterday that he will run again next year, is likely to win. But falling oil prices may create social discontent – and push him to make political reforms.
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West threatens more sanctions as Belarus hits opposition with tough sentences
President Alexander Lukashenko may face further isolation after a Belarusian court sentenced a former presidential candidate to five years in prison and put his wife on probation. Moscow may help economically, but on tough terms.
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Belarus economy appears to unravel in wake of terror attack, crackdown
A terrorist attack in Belarus last week and dire warnings aimed at the opposition by President Lukashenko prompted many Belarussians to exchange currency and stockpile supplies.
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Biden in Moscow for talks but Libya may steal the show
Arab world turmoil could overshadow Vice President Biden's visit to Moscow. Medvedev is opposed establishing a no-fly zone in Libya.
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Medvedev rebuffs Gorbachev's warning of 'Egyptian scenario' in Russia. Who's right?
Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev is outspoken about Russia's vulnerabilities to 'the Egyptian scenario' – something the Kremlin denies.
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