Boris Titov
To all intents and purposes the upcoming Russian election is a show to confirm the popularity and power of Putin. But is there danger for Russia in this Putinisation of politics?
HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to, Boris Titov, leader of Russia's Party of Growth. Seven candidates are challenging Vladimir Putin in this month's Russian presidential election; but none of them has much hope of victory. To all intents and purposes this is a show election to confirm the popularity and the power of Mr Putin. But is there danger for Russia in this Putinisation of politics. One of the seven 'other' candidates - Boris Titov, is a Putin appointee as government ombudsman for business. Does Russia need reform rather than authoritarianism?
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Interviewer | Stephen Sackur |
Interviewed Guest | Boris Titov |
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