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After eight years as Russia's president, Vladimir Putin will step down and hand his title to Dmitry Medvedev. (NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP/Getty Images)

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A new president for Russia

Broadcast: Midday, 05/06/2008, 11:00 a.m.

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As Vladimir Putin, Russia's president for the past eight years, prepares to step down and turn power over to his successor, Dmitry Medvedev, Midday explores what this change will mean for Russia and the international community.

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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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