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'Bastards and Scum': Why Dmitry Medvedev and Russian Elites Fell in Line After Ukraine
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'Bastards and Scum': Why Dmitry Medvedev and Russian Elites Fell in Line After Ukraine

Don't count on a revolt of Russia's rich and powerful

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Aug 08, 2022
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If you haven't caught up recently with Russia's Dmitry Medvedev, you might be in for a surprise. During his presidency from 2008 to 2012, Medvedev presented himself as a Western-friendly liberal coun…

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