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Richard Sakwa

Richard Sakwa

Richard Sakwa is professor of Russian and European politics at the University of Kent, England. Among his books are Putin: Russia’s Choice (Routledge, 2nd edition, 2007) and Russian Politics and Society (Routledge, 4th edition, 2008)

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Dmitri Medvedev’s challenge

A new Russian president is inaugurated on 7 May 2008. What does he stand for, and what scope does he have to consolidate his power, asks Richard Sakwa.