Lights! Camera! Action!
The Russian electoral season is already unfolding like a stage performance. Putin, who we might refer to as the Director, announced the date for his
September 4, 2007
Presidential Election
Let the Games Begin!
The date is set. Putin signed a decree designating 1 December election day to the State Duma. The vote opens up all 450 seats for
September 2, 2007
Speculation Nation
One day later and Russia and world have reacted to the arrest of 10 suspects in Anna Politkovskaya’s murder. Most of the Russian media have
August 28, 2007
Ten Arrested in Politkovskaya Murder
They say it’s ten but no names were given in the interest of the investigation of Anna Politkovskaya’s murder. The ten comprise of a Chechen
August 27, 2007
Presidential Wager
Speculation and debate over who will be Russia’s next president has all but screeched to a halt. While a few months ago Kommersant was speculating
August 24, 2007
The Short List
Vladimir Putin threw a curve ball into the “who will be the next Russian President” guessing game. Kommersant reports that he told reports at the
June 12, 2007
Hopes and Fears for 2008
On Friday, I went to my local photo shop to get some passport sized photos for a library card. While I was waiting I noticed
June 30, 2005
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