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Vladimir Putin gives patriotic speech to 130,000; praises Cold War Russian scientists

In patriotic speech to 130,000, he will win "the battle for Russia."

Russia elections: Putin 'undecided' whether to stay in power for more than 20 years

A fourth term would mean a total of more than 20 years in power.

Russia Elections: Putin claims victory

Vladimir Putin claims an easy victory in Russia

Russia sees more protests following Putin inauguration

Several hundred protesters spent the night outside the Kremlin administration offices.

Russian Presidential candidate, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gestures during a rally of his supporters at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow on February 23, 2012.

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