Topic: Andrei Kolesnikov
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What's behind Putin's drive for a 'unified civil front' in Russia
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin called for merger of political parties and social groups. Some observers say it's a bid to boost poll numbers, while others see it as throwback to Soviet-era engineering.
05/10/2011 02:28 pm -
Why Russia's Medvedev can't seem to deliver
While Russian President Dmitry Medvedev came into office advocating political and cultural reforms, so far he hasn't delivered significant change.
02/18/2011 02:39 pm -
Chechen terrorist issues stark video warning to Russians
Russia's most wanted terrorist, Chechen Doku Umarov, warned Muscovites of an upcoming wave of suicide assaults. His video comes just two weeks after a suicide attack at Domodedovo airport.
02/07/2011 01:30 pm -
Russia's Putin warns of police crackdowns on agitators in annual telethon
Russian Prime Minister Putin gave his annual talk to the nation Thursday, and warned against extremism like that only display in weekend riots. Some say recent police action is out of proportion to the threat.
12/16/2010 02:00 pm -
Gorbachev says Russia faces mass unrest if it doesn't democratize
Gorbachev criticized the system of strong and centralized state power restored by Mr. Putin, who came to power aiming to reverse a decade of economic slump, social collapse, and political drift.
10/18/2010 04:30 pm -
Vancouver Olympics spending scandal: How much does a Russian breakfast cost?
A report by the Russian parliament's Audit Chamber alleges the sports minister spent 12 times his official limit for hotel expenses and $4,500 on breakfasts during the Vancouver Olympics. His job could be in jeopardy.
07/07/2010 12:53 pm -
Medvedev pitches economic – but not political – changes for Russia
In a state-of-the-nation speech Thursday, Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev reviewed his own pet economic innovations but didn't criticize the tightly controlled political edifice
11/12/2009 12:00 am -
Global News Blog Medvedev picks Politkovskaya's paper for first interview
Is the Russian president making a peace offering to liberals by choosing Novaya Gazeta, four of whose journalists have lost their lives after probing corruption and human rights abuses?
04/15/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Stuck in Siberia? Jailed Russian oil tycoon faces new charges
02/17/2009 12:00 am -
Russia's big Caucasus win
Moscow has gained leverage, threatened Georgia's pro-West leader, and bolstered national pride.
08/14/2008 01:00 am
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