Why Russia is not China, but... Angola
Putin is prime minister, Medvedev is president. This design is strikingly simple. However, this notion, which has already become common place, is not only wrong, it is based on false logic. Putin is prime minister, Medvedev is president. This design is strikingly simple. Western supporters of authoritarian rule (as well as those who invest in countries with authoritarian regimes) cite Putin's popularity and achievements as evidence that market authoritarianism has bright prospects.