Trying to accurately define the Russian regime under Putin
Russia is a personal regime under Putin, and it is very unlikely to survive his dethronement or demise.
RUSSIAN OPPOSITION LEADER Alexei Navalny (center) is escorted by police officers after a court hearing last week in Khimki, outside Moscow. (photo credit: EVGENY FELDMAN/MEDUZA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByGWYNNE DYER