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As Putin apprentice takes over, Russians weigh an enigma It might be a tale out of a 19th century Russian storybook: A clerkish young lawyer apprenticed to a powerful man rises, through Byzantine political intrigue, to become ruler of Russia. 2008-05-03 People: [Dmitry Medvedev] [Vladimir Putin] [Jean-Claude Van Damme] Activities: [Russia Putin Admin.] Kremlin ruler or Putin's puppet: Who is Medvedev? People who know Dmitry Medvedev describe him as an intelligent and straightforward man who dislikes risk -- but does he have the political instincts to survive as Russia's next president? 2008-02-25 People: [Dmitry Medvedev] [Led Zeppelin] [Vladimir Putin] Activities: [2008 Russian Election] [Russia Putin Admin.] Putin will be long-serving, powerful premier President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday he intended to become a powerful and long-serving prime minister after leaving the Kremlin but rejected suggestions he would dictate orders to his likely successor. 2008-02-14 People: [Dmitry Medvedev] [Vladimir Putin] Activities: [2008 Russian Election] [Russia Putin Admin.] Putin honors Stalin victims 70 years after terror Russian President Vladimir Putin paid his respects on Tuesday to millions of people killed under Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin and called for the country to unite to prevent a repeat of its tragic past. 2007-10-30 People: [Joseph Stalin] [Vladimir Putin] Activities: [1937 Stalin Purge] [Russia Putin Admin.] New Russia PM shows Soviet streak at govt meeting Russia's new Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov displayed a tough Soviet style of management at his first government meeting on Thursday, barking orders at underperforming ministers and calling one of them "comrade." 2007-09-20 People: [Viktor Zubkov] [Vladimir Putin] Activities: [Russia Putin Admin.] Headlines As Putin apprentice takes over, Russians weigh an enigma 2008-05-03 Kremlin ruler or Putin's puppet: Who is Medvedev? 2008-02-25 Putin will be long-serving, powerful premier 2008-02-14 Putin honors Stalin victims 70 years after terror 2007-10-30 New Russia PM shows Soviet streak at govt meeting 2007-09-20 Putin's choice for prime minister okayed 2007-09-14 Russia parliament approves Zubkov for PM 2007-09-14 Putin's nominee for PM meets lawmakers 2007-09-13 Putin names surprise nominee for PM 2007-09-12 Putin does not rule out running in 2012: report 2007-06-09 Putin comments escalate U.S.-Russia missile shield row 2007-04-26 Russia's Putin may give policy clues in key speech 2007-04-25 Russia police detain dozens for 2nd day 2007-04-15 Russia elections blasted as orchestrated 2007-03-11 Kremlin opponents sidelined in regional elections 2007-03-04 Putin says U.S. wants to dominate world 2007-02-10 Putin slams US for making world more dangerous 2007-02-10 Putin vows to retain 'influence' after presidency 2006-10-25 Russian Rally Marks Dissident Anniversary 2005-12-11 Putin names defense minister to deputy PM post as part of Cabinet shake-up 2005-11-14 Putin Tries to Reassure U.S. Executives 2005-06-26 Putin to meet heads of biggest U.S., German firms 2005-06-24 Gorbachev Warns Putin of Possible Unrest 2005-03-09 China may get piece of YUKOS spoils 2004-12-30 Putin Sets Up New Governor Voting System 2004-12-27 Putin Defends Takeover of YUKOS Assets 2004-12-23 Putin defends Yugansk sale to Russian energy players 2004-12-21 Rights Activists Denounce Putin's Reforms 2004-12-12 Putin Calls for More U.N. Veto Power 2004-12-03 Powell tempers U.S. criticism about Russian democracy 2004-12-03 Russia's Putin defends political reforms 2004-11-18 New Russia foreign minister is Russia's face at UN 2004-03-09 Surprise Choice for Russia Prime Minister 2004-03-01 Russia's Putin Takes Oath of Office 2000-05-07 Asia keeps close eye on Putin's foreign policy direction 2000-03-28 Putin Wins Russian Election 2000-03-27 China's Jiang congratulates Putin on victory 2000-03-27 Russia's Putin Could Face Runoff 2000-03-27 Putin Pushes for High Voter Turnout 2000-03-24 Italian foreign minister meets Putin in Moscow 2000-01-20 Russia's Putin says Kasyanov is a PM option 2000-01-16 Putin tips woman from allied party as Duma speaker 2000-01-11 Putin May Have E.German Stasi Honor 2000-01-09 Yeltsin still boss despite resignation 2000-01-07 Russian presidential poll to be held March 26 2000-01-05 Nanjing Panda Sees a Return to Profit After 2 Years of Losses 2000-01-05 Peking duck heralded Yeltsin departure 2000-01-05 Putin Will Put Reform on Hold to Focus on War 2000-01-03 Yeltsin Resigns, Russian Stocks Soar 2000-01-02 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed As Putin apprentice takes over, Russians weigh an enigma 2008-05-03 Putin honors Stalin victims 70 years after terror 2007-10-30 Kremlin ruler or Putin's puppet: Who is Medvedev? 2008-02-25 Putin Tries to Reassure U.S. Executives 2005-06-26 China may get piece of YUKOS spoils 2004-12-30 Powell tempers U.S. criticism about Russian democracy 2004-12-03 Rights Activists Denounce Putin's Reforms 2004-12-12 Putin Calls for More U.N. Veto Power 2004-12-03 Putin May Have E.German Stasi Honor 2000-01-09

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