RFE/RL Russia Report
1/24/2012 8:22:03 PM
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about domestic and foreign-policy developments in Russia.
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Putin Accused Of Plagiarism
A prominent Russian blogger and editor has alleged that an article published by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin this week on ethnic issues largely was plagiarized from a sociological monograph. But the author of the allegedly plagiarized work said he doubted this was the case. More 
Requiem For A Power Broker?
One of Vladimir Putin's keys to power has always been his status as the indispensable inside man -- the undisputed power broker among Russia's powerful Kremlin clans. Is this still the case? More 
Putin's List: 100 Books For Russian Readers
Russian Prime Minister and presidential hopeful Vladimir Putin has published a campaign article on the country's "national" question. In it, he addressed traditional issues like immigration and xenophobia. But he also proposed the formation of a list of 100 books to serve as essential, identity-building reading for the country's next generation of young Russians. More 
New Opposition Civic Union Established in Abkhazia
A civic union of Abkhaz "patriotic forces" held its founding congress in Sukhumi on January 19. More 
Prokhorov Lays Out Campaign Platform
In an RFE/RL interview, Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov lays out elements of his electoral manifesto ahead of the presidential vote in March and says he'd shorten presidential terms from six to four years and appoint former Finance Minister Aleksei Kudrin as his prime minister. More 
Putin Vs. Akunin
At a dinner Wednesday, Vladimir Putin suggested that writer Boris Akunin has joined the opposition due to his Georgian heritage. Today, Akunin fired back. More 
New U.S. Ambassador To Russia Gets Frosty Reception
Russia's main state-owned television channel has accused Michael McFaul, the new U.S. ambassador, of being sent to destabilize the country, after he held meetings with members of the opposition. More 
As WTO Member, Will Russia Be Able To Continue Using Health Concerns To Block Trade?
It is as predictable as snow in a Russian winter. When Moscow has a tussle with one of its neighbors, Russian health officials suddenly discover something wrong with that country's exports. More 
New Political Confrontation Looms In South Ossetia
The fragile political stability that followed the agreement signed in December between outgoing de facto South Ossetian President Eduard Kokoity and Alla Dzhioyeva, whose victory in the runoff ballot to choose his successor was annulled by the breakaway republic's Supreme Court, is in jeopardy. More |
