Reuters: Medvedev and mentor walk to victory 04 March
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Medvedev, 42, who will be the youngest Russian leader since Tsar Nicholas II when he is sworn in on May 7, has asked former President Putin to be his prime minister. Putin, 55, was prevented by term limits from running for re-election. The Election Commission said voter turnout neared 70 percent.
Reuters: Exit polls give Medvedev big win 04 March
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The exit polls results are in line with expectations. Medvedev was the candidate chosen by outgoing President Vladimir Putin to succeed him after eight years in office.
AFP: Medvedev inaugurated in Putin's shadow 07 May
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Dmitry Medvedev officially took over as Russia's president on Wednesday at a grand Kremlin ceremony that launched an era of joint rule with his mentor -- and now prime minister -- Vladimir Putin.
AFP: Medvedev wins, but will he lead Russia? 04 March
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Dmitry Medvedev Iis swept to power in the first round of Russia's presidential election, with 70 percent of votes, according to official results announced Monday. Vladimir Putin will cede him his office, but not all its power, as Medvedev has pledged to appoint him prime minister.
AFP: Medvedev will lead alongside Putin 04 March
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Dmitry Medvedev swept to power in the first round of Russia's presidential election, with 70 percent of votes, according to an official count announced Monday. Vladimir Putin will cede him the office but not all power, as Medvedev has pledged to appoint him as prime minister and continue to collaborate closely.
AFP: Voters indifferent towards Russia's presidential elections 18 February
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On March 2nd, Russians will vote for President Vladimir Putin's successor. There's not much of an election campaign, little debate and voters appear indifferent. The reason: everyone already knows the result. Kremlin favourite Dmitry Medvedev is expected to pick up some 80 percent of votes cast because a vote for him is seen as a vote for the hugely popular Putin. An AFPTV report from Novosibirsk, Russia's third-largest city.
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Reuters: Fraud claims in Russia poll 02 December
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President Vladimir Putin's United Russia party was expected to win a majority of up to 65 percent of votes, a show of public support which Putin hopes to use as a mandate to retain influence after his second presidential term ends next year. The former World chess champion and arch Kremlin critic, Garry Kasparov accused the Russian authorities of "raping the whole electoral system." The Kremlin called the vote democratic and transparent.
Reuters: The man after Putin? 10 December
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