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Putin: Stop naming streets after me



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Published Date: 07 October 2008
THE Russian prime minister, Vladimir Putin, has said he wishes officials would stop naming streets and erecting statues in his honour – the Chechnya region is the latest to name a street after him.
Critics have accused officials of trying to create a Soviet-style cult of personality around the former president.


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  • Last Updated: 06 October 2008 10:10 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Guga II,

Rockall 07/10/2008 00:47:21
I wonder how many Chechnyans actually want a street named after Tsar Putin the Bootin?
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Mashimaro,

China 07/10/2008 03:16:35
They should be erecting statues to Alexander Lebed the ungrateful b@stards.

 

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