Putin needs strong moves to keep the country as one. There is some criticism that he is centralizing power, but in Russia, if you don't centralize power, you have the risk of losing the country.
AwardsGrandmaster; Chess World Champion; Order Of Lenin; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Chess Oscar; Order Of Merit (Ukraine); Order For Services To The Fatherland 3rd Degree
