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JRL Support - funding page
:: Please support Johnson's Russia List in 2010.

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Foreign Policy, Security - archive
:: Predicting Russia in 2010
By Anna Arutunyan, Ed Bentley, Andy Potts, Jen Chater, Ayano Hodouchi and Vladimir Kozlov, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.

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History, Soviet Union - archive
:: Tragedy as a Fact of Life: We Cannot Simply Drink to Liberation As We Did 20 Years Ago, We Must Work Hard To Bring About Meaningful Change
By Alexander Arkhangelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-End of the Year Edition, Dec. 31, 2009.
:: CrossTalk on the "velvet revolutions" and Russia 20 years on
From Peter Lavelle; JRL #2009-236, Dec. 28, 2009.
:: Veterans Remember Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan 30 Years On
By Gregory Feifer, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-235, Dec. 26, 2009.

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Regions - archive
:: Russian pundit sees Kremlin looking to replace old regional 'heavyweights'
From Interfax; JRL #2009-206, Nov. 11, 2009.

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Life in Russia, Culture, Arts - archive
:: Celebrating Russia's Wide and Wonderful Soul
By Michael Bohm, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: The Decade in Trends: According To Some the 2000s Have Been a Time of Political Stagnation, But Society and Culture Have Continued to Evolve
By Svetlana Kononova, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: Putin's Watch, Music and Torso Top the Weird News of the Year
By Kevin O'Flynn, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.

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Law, Crime, Corruption - archive
:: Rights Commission Blames Russian Jail Inmate's Death on Justice Officials
From Interfax; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: Russian rights activist, experts welcome changes to legislation on imprisonment
From Interfax; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.

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Economic Crisis - archive
:: Bankers and Bureaucrats Predict a Tough 2010
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: Predicting Russia in 2010
By Anna Arutunyan, Ed Bentley, Andy Potts, Jen Chater, Ayano Hodouchi and Vladimir Kozlov, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: Betting on Infrastructure in ’10
By Rachel Nielsen, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-236, Dec. 28, 2009.

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Government, Putin Power - archive
:: President's signal to governors
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-End of the Year Edition, Dec. 31, 2009.
:: Putin highlights main achievements of Russian government in 2009
From Interfax; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: The Results of the Year with Dmitry Medvedev
Kremlin transcript; JRL #2009-236, Dec. 28, 2009.
:: Medvedev Jabs Opposition and Praises Son’s Music
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-236, Dec. 28, 2009.
:: Russian party leaders comment on Medvedev's end-of-year interview
From Interfax; JRL #2009-235, Dec. 26, 2009.
:: The Principle's End of Year Report
Dmitry Medvedevs Liberal Rhetoric Has Helped Him Carve an Identity Distinct from His Predecessor, but It Is Beginning to Sound Tired
By Tom Balmforth, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-235, Dec. 26, 2009.
:: Yabloko Forces Its Members to Pick Sides
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-233, Dec. 22, 2009.
:: Veteran politician says Stalinism alive and kicking in Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.

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Race, Extremism, Xenophobia - archive
:: Race-hate crime falls in Russia in 2009 - human rights activists
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-End of the Year Edition, Dec. 31, 2009.

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Energy, Oil, Gas - archive
:: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin talks with journalists about the outcomes of his visit to the Primorye Territory
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.

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Georgia - archive
:: "Church Ambassadors" to Play Role in Rebuilding Ties Between Russia, Georgia - Patriarch Kirill
From Interfax; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.
:: Outgoing Year Was One of The Most Difficult Ones in Georgia's Recent History - Saakashvili
From Interfax; JRL #2009-236, Dec. 28, 2009.

[click on graphic to
view larger image]:: Saakashvili Sacks Governor Over Deadly Blast
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.

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Far East, China, Japan, Koreas - archive
:: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin talks with journalists about the outcomes of his visit to the Primorye Territory
premier.gov.ru transcript; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.

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Religion - archive
:: "Church Ambassadors" to Play Role in Rebuilding Ties Between Russia, Georgia - Patriarch Kirill
From Interfax; JRL #2009-237, Dec. 30, 2009.

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Central Asia - archive
:: Veterans Remember Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan 30 Years On
By Gregory Feifer, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-235, Dec. 26, 2009.
:: Afghanistan Produces Twice as Much Heroin as Whole World Did 10 Yrs Ago - Official
From Interfax; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.
:: NATO Chief Urges Russia To Do More In Afghanistan
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-229, Dec. 16, 2009.
:: Russian civil and military responses to Obama's new strategy for Afghanistan: More Reboot or a Real Strategic Overload?
By Jacob Kipp, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-228, Dec. 15, 2009.

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Nuclear, Missile Defense - archive
:: Russian pundits slam suggested concept of preventive nuclear strike
From Interfax; JRL #2009-234, Dec. 23, 2009.
:: United States and Russia Heading Toward a New START Treaty
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Vladimir Belaeff, Andrei Liakhov; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.
:: The Bulava SLBM and the US-Russian Arms Talks
By Pavel Felgenhauer, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-231, Dec. 18, 2009.

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YUKOS, Khodorkovsky - archive
:: Russian High Court Declares Khodorkovsky Co-Defendant's Arrest Illegal
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-234, Dec. 23, 2009.

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Ukraine - archive
:: New Year Gas Special: Due to Multiple Financial Difficulties, Ukraine May Fail to Meet Its Gas Payment Deadline in January ­ With Dire Consequences
By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-234, Dec. 23, 2009.
:: Ukraine "one of The World Leaders" in Arms Exports - President
From Interfax; JRL #2009-234, Dec. 23, 2009.
:: Viktor Yushchenko’s Foreign Policy Agenda
By Taras Kuzio, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-229, Dec. 16, 2009.

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Space - archive
:: Russia's Putin regrets 'falsification' of space history
From Interfax; JRL #2009-234, Dec. 23, 2009.

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Arms Trade - archive
:: Ukraine "one of The World Leaders" in Arms Exports - President
From Interfax; JRL #2009-234, Dec. 23, 2009.
:: Russia confirms talks on arms deliveries to Saudi Arabia
By Nile Gardiner and Sally McNamara, from heritage.org; JRL #2009-164, Sept. 3, 2009.

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Europe - archive
:: Duma Prepares to Ratify Strasbourg Court Reform
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-233, Dec. 22, 2009.

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Iran - archive
:: Ex-Russian PM warns against attack on Iran's nuclear facilities
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-231, Dec. 20, 2009.
:: Russia unaffected by U.S. sanction law against Iran - expert
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.

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Environment - archive
:: Medvedev Touts Russia, Quickly Exits Climate Talks
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.
:: Russia to Offer $200M to UN Climate Fund
By Irina Filatova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-231, Dec. 17, 2009.

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Yegor Gaidar - archive
:: Comment on Yegor Gaidar
From Alexander Belkin; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.
:: Yeltsin Was Impressed By Gaidar's Intellect, Devotion - Yeltsin's Widow
From Interfax; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.

[Original of image copyright (c) 2009. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036]

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Media, Internet -  archive
:: From Russia with attitude
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-234, Dec. 23, 2009.
:: Russia: Popular Blogger Would Be Glad If Russian Authorities Restrict Internet: Popular Russian blogger and activist Roman Dobrokhotov talks to GVO about the Internet and online activism in the country.
By Gregory Asmolov, from Global Voices; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.
:: Russian media outlets launch new multimedia project
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.

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Olympics, Sports - archive
:: RE: Lisa Crandall Article on Russian Hockey/ JRL#231
From: Benjamin Foldy; JRL #2009-232, Dec. 21, 2009.

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Terrorism - archive
:: Buryatskii, Istishkhad, and the Riyadus-Salikhin Suicide Martyrs’ Battalion
From Gordon Hahn; JRL #2009-231, Dec. 18, 2009.

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NATO - archive
:: Russian security head proposes joint threat analysis with NATO
From Interfax; JRL #2009-231, Dec. 18, 2009.
:: Let’s Just Be Friends: Russia and NATO Share Common Interests in Afghanistan, but a Meaningful Alliance Remains Elusive
By Tom Balmforth, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-231, Dec. 18, 2009.
:: NATO Chief Urges Russia To Do More In Afghanistan
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-229, Dec. 16, 2009.
:: Kremlin to Press NATO Chief on Security Pact
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-229, Dec. 16, 2009.
:: Russia-NATO relations enter new stage - Medvedev
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-229, Dec. 16, 2009.
:: New NATO/Russia paper
From Andrew Monaghan; JRL #2009-222, Dec. 3, 2009.

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Assassinations - archive
:: The Year In Review
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.
:: Pundit names Russian regions most dangerous for journalists
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-229, Dec. 16, 2009.
:: 20 Prison Officials Fired After Lawyer’s Death
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-227, Dec. 14, 2009.

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Russia and the West - archive
:: From Russia with attitude
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-234, Dec. 23, 2009.
:: Response to JRL 228, Item #2/ Moscow Times: Rebranding Russia’s Agitprop]
From Andrej Krickovic; JRL #2009-229, Dec. 16, 2009.

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Law, Crime, Corruption - archive
:: Lawyer's death in prison led to penal system shake-up - Russian justice minister
From Interfax; JRL #2009-235, Dec. 26, 2009.
:: Contested Retail Bill Clears Duma Hurdle
By Irina Filatova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.
:: Corruption fans flames
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-228, Dec. 15, 2009.

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Human Rights - archive
:: The Year In Review
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.
:: Chechnya Ombudsman: Rights Groups Pay Too Much Attention to Chechnya
From Interfax; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.
:: Rights Activists Press Medvedev
By Alexander Bratersky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-227, Dec. 14, 2009.
:: Russian Penitentiary System Requires Fundamental Change - Human Rights Activists
From Interfax; JRL #2009-227, Dec. 14, 2009.
:: 20 Prison Officials Fired After Lawyer’s Death
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-227, Dec. 14, 2009.

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U.S.-Russian Relations - archive
:: New books
From Michael McFaul; JRL #2009-227, Dec. 14, 2009.

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Opportunities - archive
:: 2010-2011 FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SHORT-TERM TRAVEL GRANTS (STG) PROGRAM
From Ana-Maria Sinitean; JRL #2009-226, Dec. 11, 2009.

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Children
:: Re: treatment of children in Russia
From Robert Belenky; JRL #2009-219, Nov. 30, 2009.
:: RAS #45 ~ Special Issue, November 2009: CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE USSR AND POST-SOVIET RUSSIA
Editor's introduction to the issue :: Vladimir Sirotin: a brief sketch of my life and thought :: A monster of pedagogy: my objections to Makarenko and the Soviet education system :: A manifesto for children's and adolescents' rights :: A few observations on the situation of children and adolescents in the USSR / Russia
:: THE HIV EPIDEMIC AMONG STREET YOUTH: Rights Based Approaches and Replicable Solutions From Russia [Dec. 1 event in Washington]
From Bobby Argabrite; JRL #2009-214, Nov. 23, 2009.

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Military, Military Justice - archive
:: Russia Removes Constitutional Constraints on Military Intervention Abroad
By Pavel Felgenhauer, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2009-226, Dec. 11, 2009.

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Public Health, Flu, AIDS, Alcohol, Tobacco - archive
:: Up In Smoke: Russia's Tobacco 'Epidemic'
By Gregory Feife, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-226, Dec. 11, 2009.

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Activists, Nonprofits - archive
:: Ombudsman Defends Russian NGOs' Getting Grants From Abroad
From Interfax; JRL #2009-225, Dec. 10, 2009.
:: Thinking small ­ to help those in need
By Andy Potts, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-205, Nov. 10, 2009.

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Events, Calls for Papers - archive
:: Webinar December 14: "State Capacity in Times of Unrest: The State Response to Violence, Insurgency and Drug Trade from the Caucasus to Afghanistan."
From Alexandra Vacroux; JRL #2009-222, Dec. 3, 2009.

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Caucasus, Chechnya Tragedy - archive
:: Chechen leader vows to track down top rebel regardless of his train attack role
From Interfax; JRL #2009-222, Dec. 3, 2009.
:: Chechen Rebels Claim Nevsky Express Bombing
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-222, Dec. 3, 2009.

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JRL Research & Analytical Supplement - archive
:: RAS #45 ~ Special Issue, November 2009
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE USSR AND POST-SOVIET RUSSIA
Editor's introduction to the issue :: Vladimir Sirotin: a brief sketch of my life and thought :: A monster of pedagogy: my objections to Makarenko and the Soviet education system :: A manifesto for children's and adolescents' rights :: A few observations on the situation of children and adolescents in the USSR / Russia

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Belarus - archive
:: [Medvedev] Interview to Belarusian Media
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-218, Nov. 27, 2009.

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U.S.-Russian Relations - archive
:: New books
From Michael McFaul; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.

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Education - archive
:: Philosophers brawl in downtown Moscow
From Interfax; JRL #2009-209, Nov. 16, 2009.

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CIS - archive
:: Working With Russia To Prevent Eurasian Collapse
By Andrei Tsygankov, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-200, Nov. 2, 2009.

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Science - archive
:: Cash-Strapped Russian Science Looks To Government Support
By Kevin O'Flynn, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-193, Oct. 20, 2009.

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Population Disaster - archive
:: Ban on death penalty should be followed by ban on abortion - Russian Patriarchate
From Interfax; JRL #2009-212, Nov. 19, 2009.
:: Russia: Ominous Demographics
By Ben Judah, from (Swiss government-funded) International Relations and Security Network, ISN Security Watch; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.
:: Mini baby boom won’t end crisis
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.

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[click on graphic to
view larger image]Baltics - archive
:: Russian MP refuses to apologize to Estonia over cyber attacks
From Interfax; JRL #2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.

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G-8, G-20 - archive
:: [Medvedev] News Conference following G20 Summit
Kremlin transcript; JRL 2009-178, Sept. 28, 2009.
:: Russia to Play Supporting Role at G20 Summit
By Alex Anishyuk, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-178, Sept. 25, 2009.
:: Russia's diminishing role in G20 calls for new allies, say pundits
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-179, Sept. 28, 2009.

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Security Services, Intel, Spy Allegations - archive
:: On the Tenth Anniversary of the Apartment Block Bombings in Russia, Conde Nast Offers the World a Lesson on the Drawbacks of Self-Censorship
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Russians do not believe 1999 blasts were orchestrated by secret services - poll
From Interfax; JRL 2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Mystery Hangs Over ‘Black September’ Blasts
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
The Truth Russians Can’t Know
:: Snooping Decree Declared Illegal
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-166, Sept. 7, 2009.
:: Security Services Step Up Snooping
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-165, Sept. 4, 2009.
:: FSB to patrol 'Abkhaz waters'
From Interfax; JRL 2009-161, Aug. 31, 2009.

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Moldova - archive
:: Moldova Enters Post-Voronin Era -- Or Maybe Not
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-164, Sept. 4, 2009.

[image copyright (c) 2009. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036]

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Poland
:: Poles divided over Putin's message
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-164, Sept. 3, 2009.
:: Russia Vows Uninterrupted Oil And Gas Supplies to Poland - Putin
From Interfax; JRL 2009-163, Sept. 2, 2009.
:: Russia, Poland to create joint centers to study Katyn tragedy - Tusk
From Interfax; JRL 2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009. 

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Yeltsin - archive
:: Review of Timothy Colton, “Yeltsin: A Life”
From Peter Reddaway; JRL #2009-162, Sept. 1, 2009.

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Transdniester
:: No End Of Frozen Conflict In Moldova's Transdniester
By Gregory Feifer, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-154, Aug. 19, 2009.

[image copyright (c) 2009. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036]

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:: Timely Message About Johnson's Russia List
Special Message from David Johnson, e-mailed Dec. 9, 2009.

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JRL Research & Analytical Supplement - archive
:: RAS #45 ~ Special Issue, November 2009:
CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS IN THE USSR AND POST-SOVIET RUSSIA
Editor's introduction to the issue :: Vladimir Sirotin: a brief sketch of my life and thought :: A monster of pedagogy: my objections to Makarenko and the Soviet education system :: A manifesto for children's and adolescents' rights :: A few observations on the situation of children and adolescents in the USSR / Russia

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