Analysis: Russia: Shades of difference

Major analysis feature. Dmitry Medvedev is making headway in efforts at economic reform in Russia that also stengthen his hand politically – when not thwarted by loyalists to his predecessor, and current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

ESO: Background information: Rivalry at the top causes unease http://www.europeansources.info/record/rivalry-at-the-top-causes-unease/

ESO: Background information: Medvedev and Putin losing ground in polls http://www.europeansources.info/record/medvedev-and-putin-losing-ground-in-polls/

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