Putin cements influence with party leadership

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Series Details 16.4.08
Publication Date 16/04/2008
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Vladimir Putin agreed on the 15 April 2008 to become chairman of United Russia, Russia’s dominant political party – though he will not be a party member – cementing his continuing influence after he steps down as president in favour of Dmitry Medvedev.

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BBC News, 15.4.08: Putin to lead United Russia party http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7347124.stm
Russia: President of Russia: Speech, 15.4.08: Speech at the United Russia Party Congress http://www.kremlin.ru/eng/speeches/2008/04/15/1812_type82912type84779_163836.shtml

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