Russia: the birth of a leader, Vladimir Putin

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"Boris Yeltsin and Mikhaïl Gorbachev moved toward destruction of the system that no longer could sustain the Soviet people. I'm not sure I could have had the guts to do that myself. This is a very important change. It gave Russia her freedom.? Vladimir Putin said that while being interviewed by Time, after his nomination as the man of the year, by the magazine. Powerful, sure of himself, Putin knows something has changed in Russia, something he is largely responsible for. From now on communism belongs to the past. The party still exists, but we cannot deny that a new system was built up. This new system was contributing both to the growth of the G.D.P and to the strengthening of Russia's place in international relationshions.

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[...] He is personally bound to Putin. According to several observers and many important newspapers, Medvedev is the perfect upholder of “Putin's empire”. Gary Kasparov, leader of the main opposition party “Another Russia” was showing himself very critical with him: - “Medvedev will legalize billions compiled by Putin and his entourage.” Now, we are going to talk about the consequences of such a system. Fist of all, it is essential to understand to what extent a political system can upset a country. [...]

[...] Russia is contributing to develop a new multi polar world. This international transition is one of the consequences of Russia's revival. As regards diplomatic relationships, Russia is now a powerful state, which can run over the American supremacy. With Europe something is done too. Economic friendships are not yet unilateral. If the Netherlands and Luxemburg are the main investors in Russia, we cannot forget that near 50% Russian exports are destined to Europe, particularly Germany and the Netherlands. This economic cooperation causes many problems of influence. [...]

[...] The Russian President has notably a strong power of nomination. What is outstanding is the fact that all the system seems to be democratic. But why is it a new political system? Several reasons can show that Putin is not only a politician, but an ideologist too. I. The vertical of power” (Vladislav SOURKOV, head of the presidential administration) It is an essential shift of the contemporary Russia of which Putin was the initiator. Before 2000 Russia was composed by 89 federal entities. An elected governor represented these entities. [...]

[...] want to be friends with America” said Putin in Time. Actually, America watches closely Russian activities and decisions. Russia's revival has changed the face of the modern world. Moscow exerts an international influence with its new weapons: oil and gas. The Russian administration does not hesitate to claim its freedom in global issues. With Iran's nuclear-weapons development, Russia managed the crisis differently. America must accept that Russia wants to defend its freedom. The United States must accept too that Russia competes against the West for the political and economical hegemony. [...]

[...] This is a very important change. It gave Russia her freedom. Vladimir Putin said that while being interviewed by Time, after his nomination as the man of the year, discerned by the magazine. Powerful, sure of himself, Putin knows something changed in Russia, something he is largely responsible for. From now communism belongs to the past. The party still does exist but we cannot deny that a new system was build. This new system is contributing both to the growth of the G.D.P and to the strengthening of Russia's place in the international relationships. [...]