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May 6, 2008
Putin's Last Day As President...
And First Day as Prime Minister
Charles Ganske


Russian President Vladimir V. Putin's farewell ceremony coincided with the Victory Day holiday Russia

Click on the extended post to watch another Russia Today TV video about the end of Mr. Putin's pivotal...and controversial...eight year term in the Russian presidency.


A retrospective video on Putin's presidency, his fans and critics, both at home and abroad

Posted by Charles Ganske on May 6, 2008 8:00 PM |



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I knew yuri putin when he was a teenager and he knew then he might like to be the president of russia and I wish him all the best in his retirement as president of russia and I sent him a music cd to enjoy. He has been good for russia. Your thoughts?

Posted by: katya | May 7, 2008 7:33 AM

Oh old Pooty Poot is still running the show. He set himself up nicely before turning over power. He even sorted out the church before "stepping aside".

Posted by: Mischa G | May 12, 2008 3:48 PM

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