Teaching Comparative Government and Politics

Friday, June 30, 2006

Ask President Putin


Have a question for Russian President Putin? Here's your chance to ask if you ask quickly.

From the BBC

"Ask President Putin

"We will be putting your questions to President Putin in a special interactive webcast with the Russian website Yandex on Thursday, 6 July, 2006 at 1400BST. The webcast will be broadcast live on this site and on BBCRussian.com.

"Since becoming president in March 2000, Vladimir Putin has shown himself to be a strong leader, committed to restoring order at home and raising Russia’s influence abroad.

"But his firm handling of domestic affairs has sparked criticism that he is ‘rolling back democracy’, and he has been accused too of using energy to exert political pressure on neighbouring countries.

"In July, Russia will host the G8 summit for the first time and differences with western countries could overshadow the meeting of the world's top industrialised nations.

"What are the priorities for President Putin? Should Russia pursue a more independent role on the world stage? How stable is democracy at home? What would you like to ask him as a person?

"Send your question for President Putin NOW."

Go to http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/post!reply.jspa?threadID=2368&edition=2&ttl=20060630132912

to ask your question.

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