According to local observers, political tensions and rumors about Ramazan Abdulatipov’s imminent resignation as Dagestan’s governor have intensified in the republic since the end of January (Onkavkaz.com, February 8). The rumors increased during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Stavropol region, on January 25, to preside over a regional forum of the pro-Kremlin organization All-Russian People’s Front (Obschcherossiysky Narodny Front). During the forum’s question-and-answer session with the Russian president, several Dagestanis complained about the spread of corruption in the republic. Putin responded by saying that corruption was a problem for the entire country, but that he recognized that it is …read more
Source: The Jamestown Foundation
