Competing protests reflect Russian political stalemate
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- Easing pressure on Putin?
- Skilful response
- Significant concessions
- Counter-protest mobilisation
- Opposition deficiencies
- Longer-term difficulties
- Legitimacy challenges
- Class divides
- Populism and nationalism
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_350.jpg "Protesters march during a demonstration for fair elections in central Moscow. (REUTERS/Ivan Gushchin)")