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Photos: Protesters March on Moscow

Demonstrators braved frigid temperatures to protest Vladimir Putin's efforts to return for a third term as President

Vladimir Putin: Action Figure

The former Russian President shows off some flashy moves during a summertime trip to Siberia

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May 22, 2012

"It is more clear than ever that much of the power will be transferred to the Kremlin, and the government will be a tool of the all-powerful Kremlin."

- DMITRI V. TRENINCarnegie Moscow Center director, regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement of his new cabinet, where he has replaced the majority of ministers
May 07, 2012

"I consider it to be the meaning of my whole life and my obligation to serve my fatherland and our people."

- VLADIMIR PUTINupon being sworn in as Russia's President for a third time Monday. On Sunday, thousands of protesters opposed to the inauguration clashed with police in Moscow
May 08, 2012

"He sees himself as a historical figure already, a man who prevented the collapse of the country."

- ALEXANDER RAHRa Russia expert with the German Council on Foreign Relations, on Vladimir Putin who reclaimed Russia's presidency on Monday

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