Election Marks Uncertain Milepost in Russian Democracy

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In The Media

Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center

Election Marks Uncertain Milepost in Russian Democracy

By Lilia Shevtsova

Published on Feb 29, 2008

Source: NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

After eight years of firm rule, Russian President Vladimir Putin is bound by law to give up his position. But Sunday's election, in which his hand-picked successor is expected to cruise to victory, is being derided by some as simply a continuation of his rule. Carnegie Moscow Center's Lilia Shevtsova appeared on Newshour with Jim Lehrer to discuss the dynamic between Putin and his successor.

Click here for video, audio, and transcript.

About the Author

Lilia Shevtsova

Former Senior Associate, Russian Domestic Politics and Political Institutions Program, Moscow Center

Shevtsova chaired the Russian Domestic Politics and Political Institutions Program at the Carnegie Moscow Center, dividing her time between Carnegie’s offices in Washington, DC, and Moscow. She had been with Carnegie since 1995.

Recent Work

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