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Russia: Will Women Ever Gain Ground in Russian Politics?

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Russia: Will Women Ever Gain Ground in Russian Politics?

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Russian President Vladimir Putin made announcements this week about which staffers he would have by his side in the coming years. His new Cabinet choices were a mix of some of the men who were with him as Prime Minister with a few new names as well. While some have criticized the decision to keep many of the same ministers in seats of power, only shuffling names around, others argue this strategy is routine.

What stands out in the press reports about Putin’s Cabinet decisions is that there are hardly any women present.

Read the original article, published 23 May 2012 at Care2.com.

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Image courtesy of Care2.com.

Russian President Vladimir Putin made announcements this week about which staffers he would have by his side in the coming years. His new Cabinet choices were a mix of some of the men who were with him as Prime Minister with a few new names as well. While some have criticized the decision to keep many of the same ministers in seats of power, only shuffling names around, others argue this strategy is routine.

What stands out in the press reports about Putin’s Cabinet decisions is that there are hardly any women present.

Read the original article, published 23 May 2012 at Care2.com.

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