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December 14, 2012

Putin's Drive for Russian Identity

Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor

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In a big speech Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said Russians lack 'spiritual braces.' He joins other world leaders who recently made similar warnings about their people. Should governments, especially those with weak democratic credentials, be promoting moral values?

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