Outspoken Kremlin economic adviser Illarionov quits
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Andrei Illarionov, economic adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has resigned in protest of growing authoritarianism controlling the economy. The resignation highlights the balance of power controversy between free-market advocates and those that want greater state control. Mr. Illarionov said "The forces of state interventionism have triumphed, Russia is no longer a free country."
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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BP's Rosneft bid shows need to please in Russia
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TNK-BP of Russia has lost an auction bid for a nine percent stake in Rosneft also of Russia. TNK-BP offered $7.58 billion for the stake but was outbid by Rosneft itself with a $7.60 billion bid. TNK-BP goes to great lengths to press into the Russian petroleum market.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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St. Petersburg rises anew: Putin uses power of Kremlin to revitalize his hometown; but is it a Potemkin village?
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Vladimir Putin is trying to raise St. Petersburg to its former glory, with infusions of capital and urban renewal. His critics say that the economic revival is more apparent than real, as poverty and social problems continue, despite his efforts.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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