Russia's new Duma

Article Abstract:

The Russian elections of Dec 1999 have shown the limitations of the Communists, who do not seem likely to win the presidency. There has been a drop in Slavophile support, and reformers have performed better than forecast. Vladimir Putin, the prime minister should benefit from the result, since he supports Unity, a party that has performed well. His popularity has increased as a result of the war in Chechnya, though this is no guarantee that he will become president.

Editorial, Political activity, Elections, Russia. State Duma

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Where no news is bad news; Russia

Article Abstract:

There are now fourteen daily newspapers in Russia and they all seem to be doing well, despite the competition. Many are actually only found in Moscow, though they claim to be national. Each paper has its own niche market and are used in political battles between their owners.

Newspapers, Newspaper Publishers, Newspaper publishing, Political aspects, Periodicals

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Speak, memory: Russia

Article Abstract:

The growth in support for 'national' languages in Russia's 21 republics since the end of the Cold War poses no threat to the dominance of the Russian language. About 20 of the 175 languages on record could become extinct.

Forecasts and trends, Language and languages, Russian language

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