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Thursday, May 08, 2008 --- 72 days ago http://worldblog.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/05/07/989406.aspx
 By Yonatan Pomrenze, NBC News Producer
MOSCOW – Russia inaugurated a new president today . And while there was never really any doubt or drama in the March presidential elections here – Dmitry Medvedev was assured of victory the moment Vladimir Putin announced him as his chosen successor – it is still a mystery what exactly this inauguration will mean for Russia.
Since the elections, Russian media and chat rooms have been trying to guess what the power balance will look like after Medvedev takes over the presidency and Putin becomes prime minister – which is expected as early as Thursday.
VIDEO: Who is Medvedev?
The question is: who will really be in charge? Can a "tandem-ocracy," with two leaders at the head, actually work – or will there be power struggles between the two? Media reports say Putin may have as many as 11 deputy prime ministers. The president is the stronger post on paper, but can Medvedev compete with the political capital that Putin enjoys? ...( read more ) ... |
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