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Russia: Putin orders 'gardening' holiday for his inauguration day in May

News DeskMarch 15, 2012 12:01

Russia's Vladimir Putin has ordered a holiday in May that will officially give people time to tend their gardens — but will also coincide with his inauguration, according to Agence France-Presse.

Putin to dominate the vote, whether it's fair or not

Khristina NarizhnayaFebruary 25, 2012 08:50

MOSCOW — Just a week before Russia’s presidential election, it is clear Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will dominate the vote, despite mass protests and government criticism.

Russia's opposition: Who could take down Putin?

Fred WeirDecember 23, 2011 07:22

MOSCOW — Putin's opponents are a battle-hardened group of those familiar with oppression, violence and prison.

Russia's shrinking population mars Putin's superpower ambitions

Fred WeirNovember 3, 2011 06:11

MOSCOW — Russia has a European birth rate, and an African death rate. Even huge cash bonuses for mothers hasn't helped.