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Vladimir Putin 101: A quiz about Russia's president
Vladimir Putin is back in charge of Russia, taking up the office of president for the third time in 12 years. How well do you know Russia's top political figure? Take our quiz and find out!
9. Putin may be popular in Russia, but he is highly criticized by the West. Which of these is -not- a reason for Western criticism of Putin?
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Cracking down on Russian media and dissent |
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Hoarding natural resources for domestic use |
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Undermining Russian democracy |
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Widespread corruption |
