| Russian president calls for nation to modernize |
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President Dmitri Medvedev's address lacked specifics, and some of its key points may face opposition from Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who is less interested in reforms... More »
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Denver Post - Nov. 13, 2009
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| Medvedev on Russia's 'survival' |
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In his annual state of the nation speech Thursday, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev painted his vision for the country's future, saying that 'modernization' was the key to... More »
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CNN - Nov. 13, 2009
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| Medvedev sees 2010 end to Russia's WTO talks |
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MOSCOW (AFP) hopes to conclude negotiations on Russia joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in 2010, he said in comments released by the Kremlin on Friday. "WTO... More »
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AFP via Yahoo! - Nov. 13, 2009
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| The hour may be at hand for Russia's 11 time zones |
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When Muscovites are having breakfast, Russian citizens in the Far East are already well into the day, thanks to the vast nation's 11 time zones. Photo / Jim Eagles Shrink... More »
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New Zealand Herald - Nov. 13, 2009
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| Medvedev seeks overhaul of Russian economy |
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MOSCOW - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev called yesterday for a bold overhaul of his nation's economy, saying Russia must remedy its 'primitive economy' and 'humiliating... More »
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Philadelphia Inquirer - Nov. 13, 2009
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| Changing times in Russia |
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Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed reducing the number of time zones spanning his vast country. He did not say by how many, but Russia currently has 11 time... More »
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BBC - Nov. 12, 2009
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| Shaun Walker: He has to prove that he's a President, not... |
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Ever since Dmitry Medvedev took over the Russian presidency, pundits in Russia and Kremlin watchers around the world have been consumed by the question of whether the new... More »
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The Independent - Nov. 12, 2009
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| Medvedev seems to veer from Putin in his state of the union... |
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Reporting from Moscow - Russia is a country adrift, President Dmitry Medvedev told a vast audience that gathered beneath the gold chandeliers of the Kremlin on Thursday to... More »
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Los Angeles Times - Nov. 12, 2009
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| Medvedev promises new era for Russian democracy |
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President uses State of the Nation address to deliver damning verdict on country and unveil blueprint for reform Close AFP/Getty The Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev,... More »
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The Independent - Nov. 12, 2009
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| Russia needs to modernize its economy, Medvedev warns |
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MOSCOW - President Dmitry Medvedev of Russia called on his country yesterday to shed its humiliating dependence on exports of oil and other raw materials and to adopt a more... More »
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Boston Globe - Nov. 12, 2009
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