| Summary: | The coming year for Russia will be defined by the new parliament, new government and the
presidential elections in March 2012. Vladimir Putin certainly will win and return to the Kremlin next
year. Under Putin's first two presidential mandates (2000-2008) Russia has returned to the
international arena as an important player. Now, Russia is different, international situation is also
different and very challenging. Putin's return might be followed by the Russia's stronger affirmation as
an important international player. This study analyzed the first two presidential mandates, context,
perspectives of the future internal and external evolution and significance of Putin's return, impact
and challenges he might face.
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