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The Ghost of Administrations Future
There Are Three Possible Scenarios for Power-Sharing in a Medvedev-Putin Administration
 
By Vladimir Frolov, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-264, Dec. 28, 2007.
Russia To Invite Up To 400 International Observers To Monitor Presidential Elections 
From Interfax; JRL #2007-263, Dec. 28, 2007.
Transcript of the [Putin] Meeting with Members of Russia’s Constitutional Court 
Kremlin.Ru; JRL #2007-263, Dec. 26, 2007.
International Observers Will Be Invited For March Elections In A Month - Russian CEC 
From Interfax; JRL #2007-263, Dec. 26, 2007.
[Putin] Speech at the Opening Ceremony for the Year of the Family in Russia 
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-263, Dec. 26, 2007.
Excerpts from the Transcript of the [Putin] Meeting with Cabinet Members  
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-263, Dec. 26, 2007.
WHAT ROLE FOR SILOVIKI IN THE PUTIN-MEDVEDEV MARRIAGE? 
By Pavel K. Baev, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-261, Dec. 21, 2007.
Russia: Measuring Influence, Emotions Aside 
By Peter Vail, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-261, Dec. 21, 2007.
Sobyanin to Manage Medvedev Campaign 
By David Nowak, from Moscow Times; JRL #2007-261, Dec. 21, 2007.
Russia Profile Weekly Experts Panel: Medvedev is the One
From Russia Profile, featuring
Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Ethan S. Burger, James George Jatras, Andrei Seregin; JRL #2007-261, Dec. 21, 2007.
[Putin] Interview with Time Magazine
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-260, Dec. 20, 2007.
2007 Marks a Year of Russian Muscle-Flexing
By Peter Fedynsky, from Voice of America; JRL #2007-259, Dec. 19, 2007.
Russia: U.S. Magazine Marks Putin's 'Grand Bargain'
By
Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-260, Dec. 20, 2007.
Putin Is Time's Person of The Year
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-260, Dec. 20, 2007.
Russia's Putin slams opposition as tool of foreign influence
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-259, Dec. 19, 2007.
Almost half of Russians think country needs 'distinct' kind of democracy - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2007-259, Dec. 19, 2007.
[Putin] Speech at the Closing Session of United Russia’s 8th Party Congress
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-259, Dec. 19, 2007.
MEDVEDEV-PUTIN: DREAM TEAM OR UNWORKABLE DIARCHY?
By Jonas Bernstein, from the Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-259, Dec. 19, 2007.
Too early to discuss Russian govt structure under new president - Ivanov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-259, Dec. 19, 2007.
All the Next President’s Men: Dmitry Medvedev’s Civiliki
By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-259, Dec. 19, 2007.
Putin Will Be Medvedev's Premier
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-258, Dec. 18, 2007.
Leader of Russian opposition SPS party announces resignation
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-256, Dec. 17, 2007.
Changes Loom for Yabloko and SPS
By David Nowak, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-257, Dec. 17, 2007.
Sechin's Clan the Loser in a Week of Surprises
By Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-257, Dec. 17, 2007.
[Putin] Speech at the State Awards Ceremony
Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2007-256, Dec. 14, 2007.
ODIHR Expects Russia To Invite Observers To Presidential Elections ASAP
From Interfax; JRL #2007-256, Dec. 14, 2007.
The Rising Star
By Anna Arutunyan, from Moscow News; JRL #2007-256, Dec. 14, 2007.
Democratic Candidate To Gain Minimal Support In Elections - Poll
By Anna Arutunyan, from Moscow News; JRL #2007-256, Dec. 14, 2007.
Western Take on Medvedev Measured
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-254, Dec. 12, 2007.
Putin Will Take Time Before Accepting Medvedev's Premiership Proposal - Analyst
From Interfax; JRL #2007-254, Dec. 12, 2007.
Russia: New Prince, New Dangers
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-254, Dec. 12, 2007.
Liberal Politicians Differ In Construing Medvedev Proposal
From Interfax; JRL #2007-254, Dec. 12, 2007.
Russian pundits agree Putin is likely to become prime minister
From Interfax; JRL #2007-254, Dec. 12, 2007.
A Troubling Pattern With 'Premier Putin'
Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2007-255, Dec. 13, 2007.
Russian presidential race has 25 runners so far
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-255, Dec. 13, 2007.
Vladimir Ryzhkov Intends To Run For Russian Presidency
From Interfax; JRL #2007-255, Dec. 13, 2007.
Twelve 'Moral Pillars' Should Choose Sole Opposition Presidential Candidate - Nemtsov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-255, Dec. 13, 2007.
A Troubling Pattern With 'Premier Putin'
Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2007-255, Dec. 13, 2007.
President's Confidence, Approval Ratings In Russia Hit Record Figures - Sociologists
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-255, Dec. 13, 2007.
Most Russians would back any Putin-proposed successor - survey
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-255, Dec. 13, 2007.
re JRL 249 Milanovic - Distinction between democracy and break-up
From Ira Straus; JRL #2007-251, Dec. 6, 2007.
Kremlin denies Putin will head Russia-Belarus Union
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-250, Dec. 12, 2007.
Lessons Learned for the Presidential Vote
By Nabi Abdullaev, from Moscow Times; JRL #2007-250, Dec. 12, 2007.
Party Ponders Life After Landslide
By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-248, Dec. 4, 2007.
Putin says Duma polls were sign of trust in his rule
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-248, Dec. 4, 2007.
Sixty-Three Percent and a Two-Thirds Majority: United Russia Wins Big in Duma Elections
By Dmitry Babich, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-248, Dec. 4, 2007.
Yavlinsky: Russia's Elections Rigged
From Interfax; JRL #2007-248, Dec. 4, 2007.
Disappointment and Defiance in Party Camps
By Anatoly Medetsky, Catrina Stewart and Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-248, Dec. 4, 2007.
Crossing the Volga: Tver Happy to Vote for United Russia
By Graham Stack, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-248, Dec. 4, 2007.
Preliminary Election Results Comply With Recent Opinion Polls - Human Rights Activist
From Interfax; JRL #2007-248, Dec. 4, 2007.
Elections Results Show People Trust Putin - Pavlovsky
From Interfax; JRL #2007-248, Dec. 4, 2007.
Bad Results Of SPS Is Not 'Moral Defeat' - Chubais
From Interfax; JRL #2007-248, Dec. 4, 2007.
Speech at a Reception for the Heads of Diplomatic Missions
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-246, Nov. 29, 2007.
Russian Election Observers Sidelined
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-246, Nov. 29, 2007.
Putin as a Flexible Politician: He Imitates Stalin, But Not His Anti-Semitism
From Vladimir Shlapentokh; JRL #2007-245, Nov. 28, 2007.
Nashi Spinoff Operating Exit Polls
By David Nowak, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-246, Nov. 29, 2007.
Russia to push for OSCE reform at Madrid meeting
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-246, Nov. 29, 2007.
"Mysterious Putin's address to nation" turns out to be a common ad
From
Regnum.Ru; JRL #2007-246, Nov. 29, 2007.
Analysis: Putin On The Verge Of Resignation?
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-245, Nov. 28, 2007.
Kremlin Accused of Duping SPS
By Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-245, Nov. 28, 2007.
Making Choices: Or Deciding if There is a Choice to Make
By Andrei Zolotov, Jr., from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-245, Nov. 28, 2007.
Putin as a Flexible Politician: He Imitates Stalin, But Not His Anti-Semitism
From Vladimir Shlapentokh; JRL #2007-245, Nov. 28, 2007.
Poll shows number of Russians aware of Putin's election plan up
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-243, Nov. 26, 2007.
Poll shows number of Russians aware of Putin's election plan up
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-243, Nov. 26, 2007.
Russian election chief says Putin cannot stand for third term
From Interfax; JRL #2007-243, Nov. 26, 2007.
Elections To Deliver Duller Deputies
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-243, Nov. 26, 2007.
Russian opposition leader says election polls misleading
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-243, Nov. 26, 2007.
Kasparov Gets 5 Days for Marching
By David Nowak, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-243, Nov. 26, 2007.
Contemporary Russia as a Feudal Society: A New Perspective on the Post-Soviet Era
From Vladimir Shlapentokh; JRL #2007-242, Nov. 23, 2007.
Authors Warn About Constitution Games
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-242, Nov. 23, 2007.
Russian election chief rules out one-party parliament
From Interfax; JRL #2007-242, Nov. 23, 2007.
Single-party System Being Restored In Russia - Yavlinsky
From Interfax; JRL #2007-242, Nov. 23, 2007.
Some 1,500 journalists accredited for Duma elections - Central Election Commission
From Interfax; JRL #2007-242, Nov. 23, 2007.
Russia blames OSCE for damage done by its refusal to monitor election
From Interfax; JRL #2007-242, Nov. 23, 2007.
Putin to address nation Nov. 29 ahead of parliamentary polls
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-242, Nov. 23, 2007.
The Putin Movement
From
Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Ethan S. Burger, Eugene Kolesnikov, Andrei Tsygankov; JRL #2007-242, Nov. 23, 2007.
Putin May Want Out (But Can't Get Out)
From Robert Bowie; JRL #2007-241, Nov. 21, 2007.
ODIHR observer quota will be distributed among other organizations - official
From Interfax; JRL #2007-240, Nov. 20, 2007.
Ex-dissident running for president against boycotting Russian Duma election
From Interfax; JRL #2007-240, Nov. 20, 2007.
Russians show little interest in campaign videos but prefer One Russia's - poll
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-240, Nov. 20, 2007.
New book: Russia's Capitalist Revolution: Why Market Reform Succeeded and Democracy Failed
From Anders Åslund; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
Lawmakers Divided on Legacy of This Duma
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
'National Leader' Idea Gains Strength In Russia
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
STANISLAV BELKOVSKY: PUTIN WILL LEAVE POWER COMPLETELY
By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
[Putin Remarks:] Beginning of the Meeting with Representatives of the United Russia Party
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
Putin supporters to hold forum in Moscow on Nov. 21
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
Russia invites 75 more observers to parliamentary elections
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-239, Nov. 19, 2007.
NEWSPAPER: PUTIN'S ENTOURAGE SEES NO ALTERNATIVE TO A THIRD TERM
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-238, Nov. 16, 2007.
Putin Has Own Support Network
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-238, Nov. 16, 2007.
Last Day For an Obedient Duma
By Anatoly Medetsky, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-238, Nov. 16, 2007.
Russians not ready to proclaim Putin 'father of the nation' - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2007-238, Nov. 16, 2007.
RFE/RL Poll: Russians Skeptical About Elections, Hopeful For Future
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-237, Nov. 15, 2007.
Russia: OSCE election observers still await visas
From Interfax; JRL #2007-237, Nov. 15, 2007.
The Importance of the Opposition
The Opposition's Election Boycott Could Lead to a Totalitarian State

By Dmitry Katayev, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-237, Nov. 15, 2007.
Upper house speaker blasts One Russia's idea of Putin as 'national leader'
From Interfax; JRL #2007-235, Nov. 13, 2007.
Putin, One Russia said given disproportionate amount of TV airtime
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-235, Nov. 13, 2007.
Russia Accuses European Body of Politicizing Observers' Visas Issue
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-235, Nov. 13, 2007.
Russian Central Election Commission To Facilitate Visa Procedures For Foreign Observers
From Interfax; JRL #2007-235, Nov. 13, 2007.
Back by Popular Demand
The Enthronement of President Putin

By Vladimir Frolov, from Russia Profile; JRL 2007-235, Nov. 13, 2007.
Federation Council Will Set Date Of Presidential Elections On Nov 23 - Speaker
From Interfax; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
Yabloko To Nominate Yavlinsky For Presidency - A Party Leader
From Interfax; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
Russia: Uncertainty Over Putin Succession Fuels 'Siloviki War
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
United Behind a Putin Third Term
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
United Russia Falters in Opinion Polls
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
Pro-Kremlin party denies possibility of split despite internal disagreements
From Interfax; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
PUTIN, POST-MARCH 2008: DE FACTO "NATIONAL LEADER," OR BACK IN THE KREMLIN?
By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
The Soft-Power Foundations Of Putin's Russia
By Victor Yasmann, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
Foreign Observers Did Not Apply For Accreditation--Russian Foreign Ministry
From Interfax; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
Around 100 CIS observers to monitor Russian parliamentary polls
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-234, Nov. 12, 2007.
Russia Wonders Why It Should Invite More Election Observers - Official
From Interfax; JRL #2007-233, Nov. 9, 2007.
Russia: No More 'Troubles' Under Putin  
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2007-233, Nov. 9, 2007.
Should Russia Fear Election Monitors?  
From Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Ethan S. Burger, Eugene Kolesnikov, Andrei Seregin Dr. Igor Zevelev; JRL 2007-233, Nov. 9, 2007.
[Putin] Speech at the Reception on the Occasion of National Unity Day
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-230, Nov. 6, 2007.
    

[Putin] Meeting with Members of the Nakhimov and Suvorov Military Academies and Representatives of Youth Organisations after Laying Flowers at the Monument to Minin and Pozharskii
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-230, Nov. 6, 2007.

    

Spinning The Kremlin: Russia's New Agitprop
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-230, Nov. 6, 2007.

    

VLADIMIR MILOV: PUTIN TRAPPED IN A FOROS OF HIS OWN MAKING
By Jonas Bernstein, from The Jamestown Foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-230, Nov. 6, 2007.

    

Russia Targets Vote Monitors In Bid To Overhaul OSCE
By Jean-Christophe Peuch, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-230, Nov. 6, 2007.

Russia Must Be Aware That Some Still Want To Divide It - Putin
From Interfax; JRL #2007-229, Nov. 5, 2007.
A Soft-Spoken, 'Smart Kid' Lawyer [Re: Medvedev]
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-229, Nov. 5, 2007.
Rightists See Parallels Between Current Situation In Russia And Run-up To 1917 Revolution
From Interfax; JRL #2007-228, Nov. 2, 2007.
OSCE to send 70 observers to monitor Russian election
From Interfax; JRL #2007-228, Nov. 2, 2007.
Russian Citizens Can't Monitor State Duma Elections - Official
From Interfax; JRL #2007-228, Nov. 2, 2007.
New Rules Will Not Hamper Observer Mission In Russia
From Interfax; JRL #2007-228, Nov. 2, 2007.
Russia Has No Election Monitoring Obligations To EU - Chizhov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-228, Nov. 2, 2007.
One Man's Will
Only Putin can Decide to Validate Russia's Laws

B
y Georgy Bovt, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-228, Nov. 2, 2007.
Yedinocracy
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-228, Nov. 2, 2007.
All Parties Have Equal Access To Media - Churov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-225, Oct. 30, 2007.
Putin's Plan Is Hot (Just Don't Ask What It Is)
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-225, Oct. 30, 2007.
Communists to pitch themselves against One Russia with new election slogan
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-225, Oct. 30, 2007.
Dec. 2 A Vote on Putin's Future
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-225, Oct. 30, 2007.
Invitations to be sent out to intl parliamentary election observers on Oct 30 - Churov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-224, Oct. 29, 2007.
Artists Draft Letter Opposing Putin's Third Term
By David Nowak, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-224, Oct. 29, 2007.
Putin Lays Out Plan to Continue Leading Russia
By Anya Ardayeva, from Voice of America; JRL #2007-223, Oct. 26, 2007.
Speaker Mironov seeking ways for Putin to stay for third term
From Interfax; JRL #2007-223, Oct. 26, 2007.
Putin Won't Be Pulling The Strings Next Year
By Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-223, Oct. 26, 2007.
Vote Monitors Feeling Unwelcome
By Nikolaus von Twickel and Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-223, Oct. 26, 2007.
Russia will define monitoring order for OSCE observers itself - Borodavkin
From Interfax; JRL #2007-223, Oct. 26, 2007.
Discreet With a Deceptively Shy Grin
[re: Sergei Naryshkin]

By Miriam Elder, The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-223, Oct. 26, 2007.
Russian Duma Elections Almost Confidence Referendum For President - Governor
From Interfax; JRL #2007-222, Oct. 25, 2007.
Book Exposes Alleged Murky Doings By Berezovsky, Abramovich
From Interfax; JRL #2007-222, Oct. 25, 2007.
[Putin] Speech at the National Congress of Municipalities of the Russian Federation Regions
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-221, Oct. 24, 2007.
The Beginning of the End of the Facade of Russian Democracy
From Andreas Umland; JRL #2007-220, Oct. 23, 2007.
Replies to Journalists' Questions following the 'Direct Line with the Russian President' Live TV and Radio Broadcast
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-220, Oct. 23, 2007.
Excerpts from Transcript of the Direct Line with the President of Russia Live Television and Radio Broadcast
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-220, Oct. 23, 2007.
Turbulence Ahead: No Matter Putin's Future Role, Russia's Stability is at Risk
By Alexander Arkhangelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-220, Oct. 23, 2007.
How to Become an MP
By Igor Yefimov, from The Moscow News; JRL #2007-219, Oct. 22, 2007.
Excerpts from Transcript of the Direct Line with the President of Russia  
Excerpts from Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-219, Oct. 22, 2007.
Russia to switch from manual to automatic 'mode of rule' in 15-20 years - Putin
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-219, Oct. 22, 2007.
In Turf War, Putin Scolds Ally and Gives Him a Job
By Francesca Mereu and Kevin O'Flynn, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-219, Oct. 22, 2007.
Next Duma Likely To Have Two Parties - Analysts
From Interfax; JRL #2007-219, Oct. 22, 2007.
JRL #217 - Item #27 on Bukovsky [re: Dissent]
From Steven Shabad; JRL #2007-218, Oct. 18, 2007.
Russian speaker says Duma poll 'referendum' on Putin's future as leader
From Interfax; JRL #2007-217, Oct. 17, 2007.
Putin to answer questions on prices, elections and the Olympics
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-217, Oct. 17, 2007.
Russia: As Elections Near, Rivalries In Putin Circle Heat Up
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-216, Oct. 16, 2007.
    

Twelve Who Have Putin's Ear
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-216, Oct. 16, 2007.

    

Inside The Corporation: Russia's Power Elite
By Brian Whitmore, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-216, Oct. 16, 2007.

Russia: Demonstrations, But No Protests
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-215, Oct. 15, 2007.
New Law to Reduce Referendum Rights
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-215, Oct. 15, 2007.
ANNOUNCEMENT.Questions are now being taken for the Direct Line with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which will take place on October 18 at midday Moscow time.
From Kremlin.Ru; JRL #2007-215, Oct. 15, 2007.
Russia's Putin pledges continuity after elections
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2007-215, Oct. 15, 2007.
Poll shows strong support for 'patriotic' parties in Russia
From Interfax; JRL 2007-215, Oct. 15, 2007.
Zubkov Shows Who's The Boss
By Miriam Elder and Anna Smolchenko, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-214, Oct. 12, 2007.
An Expat's Guide to the Duma Elections
By Anna Arutunyan and Kirill Bessonov, from The Moscow News; JRL 2007-214, Oct. 12, 2007.
Political Animal and Man of the People [Re: Zyuganov]
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2007-214, Oct. 12, 2007.
[Putin] Opening Remarks at Meeting with the Council of Lawmakers
Kremlin.ru  transcript; JRL #2007-212, Oct. 10, 2007.
[Putin] Concluding Remarks at Meeting with the Councilof Lawmakers
Kremlin.ru  transcript; JRL #2007-212, Oct. 10, 2007.
In Memory of a Lost Chance: The Cost of Unfreedom
By Alexander Arkhangelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-211, Oct. 9, 2007.
Party Tickets List 6,000 Candidates To State Duma - Elections Official
From Interfax; JRL #2007-211, Oct. 9, 2007.
Putin Doesn't Have To Take Vacation For Election Campaign Period - Churov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-211, Oct. 9, 2007.
Putin throws light on his post-presidency plans
From Vlad Sobell; JRL #2007-209, Oct. 5, 2007.
Russia: Making Sense Of The 'Democracy Paradox'
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-210, Oct. 8, 2007.
Experts Differ On Putin's Premiership Ambitions
From Interfax; JRL #2007-210, Oct. 8, 2007.
Russians like Putin for his energy and strong character- poll
From Interfax; JRL #2007-210, Oct. 8, 2007.
Russia: Putin 'Unifies' A Party System On Life Support
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-209, Oct. 5, 2007.
Prime Minister Zubkov designates duties to deputy prime ministers
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-209, Oct. 5, 2007.
14 candidate parties submit election lists to commission on time
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-209, Oct. 5, 2007.
Russia: Putin 'Unifies' A Party System On Life Support
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-209, Oct. 5, 2007.
This Economist Keeps on Swinging [re: Grigory Yavlinsky]
By David Nowak, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-209, Oct. 5, 2007.
Russian prosecutors take compliance with election law under control
From Interfax; JRL #2007-209, Oct. 5, 2007.
New Publication: Russia's Power Ministries[: Coercion and Commerce]
From Brian D Taylor, including link to PDF of monograph; JRL #2007-208, Oct. 4, 2007.
No Troika, Just Putin For 'Party Of Power'
By Nabi Abdullaev, Alexander Osipovich and Francesca Mereu, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-207, Oct. 3, 2007.
President Putin to Play Major Role in December Parliamentary Elections
By Andre de Nesnera, from Voice of America; JRL #2007-207, Oct. 3, 2007.
Putin Helps Party but Not Party System
Moscow Times editorial; JRL #2007-207, Oct. 3, 2007.
WILL PUTIN STEP DOWN EARLY IN ORDER TO RUN AGAIN?
By Charles Gurin, from The Jamestown Foundation's 
Eurasia Daily Monitor; JRL #2007-207, Oct. 3, 2007.
The Anti-Elite
New Government Leaders Come from Outside the System

B
y Georgy Bovt, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-207, Oct. 3, 2007.
Putin Won't Actively Campaign For United Russia - Analyst
From Interfax; JRL #2007-207, Oct. 3, 2007.
Putin Will Run on United Russia Ticket
By Nabi Abdullaev, Nikolaus von Twickel, Francesca Mereu and Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-206, Oct. 2, 2007.
[Putin] Opening Remarks at a United Russia Congress
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-206, Oct. 2, 2007.
[Putin] Concluding Remarks at the United Russia Party Congress
Kremlin.Ru transcript; JRL #2007-206, Oct. 2, 2007.
Putin: United Russia Largest Political Consolidating Force
From Interfax; JRL #2007-206, Oct. 2, 2007.
Putin's leadership of One Russia leads to two-party system - Communist leader
From Interfax; JRL #2007-206, Oct. 2, 2007.
Pavlovsky: Putin's Decision To Lead United Russia List A Step Toward Political Pluralism
From Interfax; JRL #2007-206, Oct. 2, 2007.
Vladimir Churov on Putin's consent to lead United Russia party ticket: "The law allows doing it"
From Regnum.Ru; JRL #2007-206, Oct. 2, 2007.
Yavlinsky: Putin's Decision To Top United Russia's Party List Quite Logical
From Interfax; JRL #2007-206, Oct. 2, 2007.
'Putin's Plan' Will Go Up For a Vote
By Nabi Abdullaev, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-205, Oct. 1, 2007.
Rigid chain of authority is important for Russia - State Duma speaker
From Interfax; JRL #2007-205, Oct. 1, 2007.
A Government for the Comatose
Recent Developments Promise Stability and Familiarity over Change

By Alexander Arkhangelsky, from Russia Profile; JRL #2007-205, Oct. 1, 2007.
An Inside Track to Putin's Kremlin
By Max Delany, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2007-204, Sept. 28, 2007.
Valentina Matviyenko: Russia's Next President?
By Robert Bridge, from The Moscow News; JRL #2007-204, Sept. 28, 2007.
Most Russians think government course should change under new PM - poll
From Interfax; JRL #2007-204, Sept. 28, 2007.
Charting the Course for Russia's Future
From
Russia Profile, featuring Vladimir Frolov, Stephen Blank, Eugene Kolesnikov, Andrei Lebedev, Andrei Seregin; JRL #2007-203, Sept. 28, 2007.
In future Russian government will be formed by parliamentary majority - official
From Interfax; JRL #2007-203, Sept. 27, 2007.
Russia: Voters Speak About Impact Of Elections On Their Lives
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2007-203, Sept. 27, 2007.
New Cabinet - a lot of hints
By Andrei Vavra, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-203, Sept. 27, 2007.
Gorbachev Questions Fradkov's Resignation
From Interfax; JRL #2007-203, Sept. 27, 2007.
United Russia knows how to avoid mistakes and retain leadership -Gryzlov
From Interfax; JRL #2007-203, Sept. 27, 2007.
New Cabinet - a lot of hints
By Andrei Vavra, from Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2007-203, Sept. 27, 2007.