Mikhail Stolyarov

May 6 is Vladimir Putin’s last day in office before Dmitry Medvedev takes over as Russian President. Political analyst Mikhail Stolyarov joined RT to discuss Putin’s personality and achievements during his eight years in power.

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other interviews April 20, 2008, 18:43

Putin’s decision to accept the leadership of United Russia means he is ready to take responsibility for any political or economic crisis faced by the country, says political analyst Mikhail Stolyarov.

April 15, 2008, 19:06

Political analyst, professor Mikhail Stolyarov, talks to RT about how Putin is juggling three jobs: President, party leader and prime minister in waiting.

February 26, 2008, 10:57

Mikhail Stolyarov, a political analyst from the Russian Academy of Public Administration says the fact that Vladimir Putin is stepping down is important, since it’s ‘very fair for Russia, very democratic, Putin follows the constitution and doesn’t change it’.

June 8, 2007, 6:16 Mikhail Stolyarov, a political analyst from the Russian Academy of Public Administration, gave RT his opinion on possible development of Russia-U.S. relations in context of the two countries leaders’ meeting at G8 summit in Germany.