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Bucknell University: A Chronology of Russian History
An abridged timeline that details the history of Russia from 860 to present day.
Other
The Official Site of the President of Russia
Official Russian information on the President of Russia. Find speeches given by the president, news and announcements related to the president, and information about presidential meetings. Also information about the authority and duties...
USA Today
Usa Today: Putin an Enigma to the World
This article from 2002 looks at the reign of Vladimir Putin as head of Russia. Discusses his accomplishments and downfalls and what others have to say about his performance.
BBC
Bbc News: Vladimir Putin Spy Turned Politician
This is the BBC report on the news that Boris Yeltsin had resigned and named Vladimir Putin to replace him as Russian president. It provides biographical background and a summary of Putin's political career. (Jan. 1, 2000)
BBC
Bbc News: Putin Takes Control in Russia
A more detailed article about the resignation of Boris Yeltsin and his turning over the reigns to successor Vladimir Putin.
Human Rights Watch
Who's Afraid of Vladimir Putin?
Article discussing President Putin's actions in Chechnya and the rest of the world's reaction to it. Very critical of the conflict in Chechnya. (26 September 2003)
BBC
Bbc: Cool Not Cold Russia's New Foreign Policy
A June 2007 analysis of the hardening of Russian foreign and domestic policy by Paul Reynolds, a BBC world affairs correspondent.
Read Works
Read Works: Russia Un United?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Russian protests of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Russia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Russia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
The Guardian
Guardian: Candid Putin Offers Praise and Blame
This archive article reports on an extraordinary three and a half hours of questions and answers with Russian president Putin on Chechnya and the 2004 Beslan massacre.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Vladimir Putin
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Vladimir Putin.
CNN
Cnn: Week of 12 16 13: German President Will Not Attend Olympics in Russia
The leader of Germany, Joachim Gauck, has decided to boycott the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia due to human rights violations. Learn what this boycott means and why many others are joining him.
Curated OER
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov, Moscow, 2002
Large article describing the democratic conditions found in Russia during the early 21st Century. Adapted from the book, Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the End of Revolution.