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TsIK Moves To Cut Off Discussion Of The Presidential Election
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and French President Jacques Chirac last weekend (3-4 April) became the first Western leaders to visit Moscow since President Vladimir Putin's 14 March landslide re-election victory. And they were profuse -- almost envious -- in their congratulations. more
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Why Are Elected Leaders In Russia Ready To Give Up On Elections?
While the average Russian citizen might not be able to see an immediate connection between the Beslan hostage tragedy and regional elections, President Vladimir Putin apparently can; and that is why he has chosen this week to announce another overhaul of Russia's election system. more
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