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Russia"s powerful prime minister, Vladimir...

not tremble like a bowl of jelly when you touch it," said Putin, who coined the term "managed democracy" when president.

Medvedev, Putin"s handpicked successor, is seen as a liberal politician. He has pledged to develop civil and economic freedom in Russia and curb widespread corruption. Medvedev has also moved to diversify the economy cutting its reliance on oil and gas revenues and focusing on hi-tech projects.

Putin, criticized in the West when president for increasing the state"s role in business and politically motivated probes, is continuing to enjoy high popularity ratings in Russia. He is credited for bringing stability after the Yeltsin-era economic and political collapse and presiding over an economic boom, although mainly driven by exorbitant energy prices.

Putin pledged at the State Council to prevent ungrounded prosecution for political activities.

MOSCOW, January 22 (RIA Novosti)



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