Comments on: Russian cabinet resigns to make way for new PM http://siberianlight.net/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/ The Russia Blog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:11:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Russia: Surprise Nomination of Victor Zubkov : Fair or Unfair http://siberianlight.net/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/comment-page-1/#comment-5073 Russia: Surprise Nomination of Victor Zubkov : Fair or Unfair Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:42:45 +0000 http://www.siberianlight.net/2007/09/12/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/#comment-5073 [...] of Siberian Light writes: […] The move seems to have wrong-footed most analysts, and the new, updated consensus seems [...] [...] of Siberian Light writes: […] The move seems to have wrong-footed most analysts, and the new, updated consensus seems [...]

]]> By: Readers Edition » Wiktor Subkow, Gordon Brown und der Tod dreier US-Soldaten - Bürgerjournalismus weltweit http://siberianlight.net/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/comment-page-1/#comment-5072 Readers Edition » Wiktor Subkow, Gordon Brown und der Tod dreier US-Soldaten - Bürgerjournalismus weltweit Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:05:13 +0000 http://www.siberianlight.net/2007/09/12/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/#comment-5072 [...] diese Verwirrung von „Kreml-ologen“ habe Putin stiften wollen, schreibt zum Beispiel Siberian Lights zu der Reaktion der Medien; der Schreiber selbst denkt, der ungewöhnlichen Nominierung [...]

]]> By: Michael Averko http://siberianlight.net/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/comment-page-1/#comment-5071 Michael Averko Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:38:35 +0000 http://www.siberianlight.net/2007/09/12/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/#comment-5071 Some articles on the subject: Zubkov, Putin Go Way Back http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2007/09/13/003.html **** Putin's Nomination for Premier Stuns Political Elite http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/09/90c46dca-2480-4c9d-8b49-f046650af0c6.html **** Surprise Candidate Could Indicate Putin's Indecision http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/09/8b4b5e59-e408-4785-83f2-3c8de113d978.html **** Fall "Cleaning" in Russia http://pajamasmedia.com/2007/09/fall_cleaning_in_russia.php Some articles on the subject:

Zubkov, Putin Go Way Back
http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2007/09/13/003.html

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Putin’s Nomination for Premier Stuns Political Elite
http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/09/90c46dca-2480-4c9d-8b49-f046650af0c6.html

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Surprise Candidate Could Indicate Putin’s Indecision
http://www.rferl.org/featuresarticle/2007/09/8b4b5e59-e408-4785-83f2-3c8de113d978.html

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Fall “Cleaning” in Russia
http://pajamasmedia.com/2007/09/fall_cleaning_in_russia.php

]]> By: DarthJesus http://siberianlight.net/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/comment-page-1/#comment-5070 DarthJesus Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:53:48 +0000 http://www.siberianlight.net/2007/09/12/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/#comment-5070 I wonder if we'll ever see pictures of Zubkov without a shirt on? I wonder if we’ll ever see pictures of Zubkov without a shirt on?

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Russia: Surprise Nomination of Victor Zubkov http://siberianlight.net/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/comment-page-1/#comment-5069 Global Voices Online » Russia: Surprise Nomination of Victor Zubkov Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:21:34 +0000 http://www.siberianlight.net/2007/09/12/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/#comment-5069 [...] of Siberian Light writes: […] The move seems to have wrong-footed most analysts, and the new, updated consensus seems [...] [...] of Siberian Light writes: […] The move seems to have wrong-footed most analysts, and the new, updated consensus seems [...]

]]> By: Putin Watcher http://siberianlight.net/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/comment-page-1/#comment-5068 Putin Watcher Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:08:51 +0000 http://www.siberianlight.net/2007/09/12/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/#comment-5068 It seems to me, although Zubkov is touted as being neutral, that he is much more likely to lean toward the siloviki (security services, former KGB wing) faction within the Putin government. This is suggested by rumors that he is a close ally of Sechin (the leader of the siloviki faction) and that he was involved in financial invstigations - a favored method of intimidation and control by the siloviki. Also, he has a mafia-like connection to the siloviki: his daughter is married to the son of the current Russian defense minister - Serdyukov (see my own blog entry on Serdyukov earlier this year). Thus, it would seem to suggest that his appointment is a victory for the siloviki faction within the Russian government. It seems to me, although Zubkov is touted as being neutral, that he is much more likely to lean toward the siloviki (security services, former KGB wing) faction within the Putin government. This is suggested by rumors that he is a close ally of Sechin (the leader of the siloviki faction) and that he was involved in financial invstigations – a favored method of intimidation and control by the siloviki. Also, he has a mafia-like connection to the siloviki: his daughter is married to the son of the current Russian defense minister – Serdyukov (see my own blog entry on Serdyukov earlier this year). Thus, it would seem to suggest that his appointment is a victory for the siloviki faction within the Russian government.

]]> By: Aleks http://siberianlight.net/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/comment-page-1/#comment-5067 Aleks Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:23:44 +0000 http://www.siberianlight.net/2007/09/12/russian-cabinet-resigns-to-make-way-for-new-pm/#comment-5067 The only thing Putin is missing is a silver topped cane and a top hat. I'm sticking with my disastrously wrong prediction of Shoigu though. The only thing Putin is missing is a silver topped cane and a top hat. I’m sticking with my disastrously wrong prediction of Shoigu though.

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