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Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev is Vladimir Putin's pick to succeed him as president. (Photo by NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP/Getty Images)

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Political intrigue in Russia

Broadcast: Midday, 03/03/2008, 11:00 a.m.

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Midday looks at the results of yesterday's presidential election in Russia. Critics have called the vote a farce, with the leading candidate being Vladimir Putin's hand-picked succesor.

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  • Nick Hayes: is professor of history and holds the University Chair in Critical Thinking at Saint John's University.

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