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Russia 2018: Kremlin Countdown

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A tip sheet on Russia's March 18 presidential election delivering RFE/RL and Current Time TV news, videos, and analysis along with links to what our Russia team is watching. Compiled by RFE/RL correspondents and editors.

Says that despite all the talk about corruption, the overwhelming majority of state officials are honest and honorable people.

Says government services should also be accessible online, which will increase transparency and reduce corruption.

Says process of paying taxes should be simplified and brought online.

Says state must harshly punish crimes against business, tax evasion, misuse of state resources, etc.

“Why don’t people get a day off, when Putin is speaking? No one is working, everyone is listening to the president.”

Says more must be done to prevent corrupt bureaucrats and law enforcement agencies from extorting businesses.

Says Russia must "fundamentally" improve its business climate. State sector of the economy must be reduced.

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