The sad truth is that, in Russia, history does indeed repeat itself, but, in a twist on Karl Marx’s dictum, as tragedy and farce at once. That principle will be on full display in 2012, when Vladimir Putin returns to the presidency.
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NEW YORK – The only vote that matters in Russia’s 2012 presidential election is now in, and Vladimir Putin has cast it for himself. He will be returning as Russia’s president next year.