In Putin's Russia, business struggles for a foothold

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The business community of Russia is the victim of meddlesome bureaucracy. Entrepreneurs are often hassled by local bureaucrats and may be targeted with tax audits, intrusive inspections, punitive fines and may be forced to close as in the case of Marina Ivashina. President Vladimir Putin has backed Russian enterprise by repeatedly promising to remove administrative obstacles.

Business, Evaluation, Economic aspects, Biography, Personality profile, Ivashina, Marina

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Kremlin backs off reform agenda

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Russia, in pre-election (2008) anxiety is backing off from potentially unpopular economic reforms. President Vladimir Putin is barred from running for a third term by the constitution, however the elite are shoring up their power base to remain in place after the 2008 election.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Politics

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Reshuffle gives Russia's Putin more law-enforcement control

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President Vladimir Putin of Russia reshuffled his cabinet officials in what appears to be political maneuvrings, setting the stage for elections in 2008. The battle for successor seems to be between Yuri Chaika and Vladimir Ustinov.

Police Protection, Law Enforcement & Crime Prevntn, Justice & Safety, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Law enforcement, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials

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