Title: The strongman
Description: Russia under Vladimir Putin has proved a prickly partner for the West, a far cry from the democratic ally many hoped for when the Soviet Union collapsed. Abroad, Putin has used Russia's energy strength as a foreign policy weapon, while at home he has cracked down on opponents, adamant that only he has the right vision for his country's future.
Subjects: Politics and government, Presidents, Biography, Chefs de gouvernement, Politik och forvaltning, Postcommunisme, Biographies, Relations internationales, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, Politik, HEADS OF STATE, POLITICAL CONDITIONS, Presidenter, Biografi, Evolution politique, Histoire, Historia, ECONOMIES IN TRANSITION, EXECUTIVE POWER, History, Putin, vladimir vladimirovich, 1952-, Russia (federation), history, Russia (federation), politics and government, Political leaders & leadership,Biography: historical, political & military,Russia
Places: Russia (Federation)
People: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (1952-)
Time periods: 1991-