Question by Cool K: Russia’s Government: Who really has the power?
I know there’s a Prime Minister (Putin) and a Presedent (Medvedev), but who really has the power and who is a figurehead?
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Answer by Coral Taxi
It is still thought that Putin runs things,as Medvedev was his first choice for president and the people followed suit.
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DONALD T says
THE RUSSIAN MAFIA
stan says
Putin = power
Medvedev – figurehead
Jon J says
We'll know when Medvedev's term is up.
Keep this in mind, when the invasion of Georgia happened the guy who was inspecting the frontline before hand and checking all the preparations was Putin. He was virtually acting as Commander and Chief for that episode. Makes you think.
Russia is barely a Democracy anymore, it's almost a Fascist state now run on Nationalism and fixed elections.