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'Tsar' Putin quick to reassert authority

Less than 24 hours after winning Russia's presidential election, a huge show of force across the capital and the arrest of hundreds of opposition supporters signalled Vladimir Putin was back in charge.

Last Modified: 07 Mar 2012 08:03 GMT

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Russian activists unbowed by detentions

'Tsar' Putin quick to reassert authority

Hundreds held after anti-Putin rallies

Putin returns to Russian presidency

Russian voters discuss presidential election

Profiles

Mikhail Prokhorov: 'Playing the long game' D. Parvaz26 Feb 2012 08:13 GMT A tycoon known more for being a playboy than politically active, Prokhorov is running in Russia's presidential poll.	Vladimir Putin: 'A vote for stability' Al Jazeera staff05 Mar 2012 01:38 GMT Popular prime minister and twice former president has brushed aside protests against his rule in bid for third term.
Zyuganov and Mironov: Back to the future Al Jazeera staff26 Feb 2012 08:15 GMT Communist party's Zyuganov and A Just Russia's Mironov call for a return to the socialist model.	Vladimir Zhirinovsky: An aggressive voice Al Jazeera staff26 Feb 2012 10:04 GMT The outspoken right-wing nationalist tells Russians to vote for him or "it will get worse".

Features

Russia's oligarchs guard political might Yasmine Ryan04 Mar 2012 15:56 GMT Under Putin, a new middle class has emerged, but socio-economic changes haven't yet translated into political clout.	Moscow's Syrians eye post-election change Christopher True04 Mar 2012 07:47 GMT Opposition members hope a victory for Vladimir Putin will allow him to reconsider policy towards Damascus.
'Ghost villages' haunt Russian vote Christopher True02 Mar 2012 19:24 GMT With a male life expectancy of 62 and a shrinking population, Russia's demographic decline has become an election issue.	Moscow protesters explain their positions Christopher True29 Feb 2012 16:15 GMT Protesters at pro-Putin and opposition rallies tell Al Jazeera what they hope to achieve.
Candidates exploit nationalism in Russia poll Christopher True 01 Mar 2012 10:44 GMT Several candidates running for Russia's presidential election are seeking to exploit growing nationalistic sentiments.	Russia gears up for 'dirty campaign' Christopher True26 Feb 2012 08:16 GMT With little changed since December's disputed poll, the advantages appear stacked in favour of a Putin presidency.

Background

Explainer: Russia's presidential election

Calls for fair elections and issues such as country's chronic demographic and corruption problems dominate campaigning.

Last Modified: 28 Feb 2012 07:19 GMT

How to run for the Russian presidency

Getting one's name on the ballot sheet for the presidential election is mission impossible for most aspiring candidates.

Last Modified: 28 Feb 2012 07:12 GMT

Where do the candidates stand?

An in-depth look at where Russia's presidential candidates stand on foreign policy, the economy and more.

Last Modified: 26 Feb 2012 09:59 GMT

Interactive: Election protests in Russia

Opposition supporters have staged a series of protests since Russia's disputed parliamentary elections in December.

Last Modified: 28 Feb 2012 07:34 GMT

Programmes

Putin: Tsar or reformer? Inside Story06 Mar 2012 10:06 GMT As Putin returns to serve a third term as president, we ask if Russia is heading in the right direction.	Putin for president? Inside Story25 Feb 2012 12:40 GMT Inside Story asks if victory for the Russian prime minister in upcoming presidential election is a foregone conclusion.
Artistic dissidence goes viral in Russia The Stream07 Feb 2012 17:27 GMT Anti-Putin activists find creative ways to speak out ahead of elections.	News channel or propaganda tool? Listening Post26 Jan 2012 11:30 GMT A look at why Russia Today often seems more interested in reviving the Cold War than reporting on real Russian stories.