Sep 3rd, 2008 · Literary critics feared that after the Soviet collapse, the easy availability of popular romance novels and thrillers would seduce Russian readers away from deeper works. Now they attribute a literary revival to the country's new authoritarianism.
May 6th, 2008 · Russian President Vladimir Putin has overseen his country's dramatic transformation into an oil-rich power. But he has also brought authoritarianism back to Russia, where corruption is running rampant and many still live in poverty.
Sep 26th, 2007 · Critics of Russia's President Vladimir Putin say he helped bring back authoritarianism back to Russia, with the Kremlin consolidating its control. As campaigning gets under way for December parliamentary elections, legislators are responding to tough new elections laws by flocking to join pro-Kremlin parties. Observers say it may be the last major political realignment of the Putin era.
Dec 30th, 2005 · Russia assumes leadership of the Group of Eight industrialized nations in January. Vladimir Putin's role will be a major pinnacle of a presidency devoted to trying to re-establish Russia's status. But western countries are troubled by his growing authoritarianism.