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  • How will imprisonment of Russian dissident Navalny affect opposition to Putin?

    Feb 10, 2021 8:00 am by Jodi HeckelExpert Viewpoints
    Slavic languages and literatures professor Richard Tempest – an expert on Putin and charismatic politics. Photo by L. B. Stauffer

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    • Slavic languages and literatures professor Richard Tempest – an expert on Putin and charismatic politics. Photo by L. B. Stauffer

    'Navalny is a very clever character. He’s gamed out the different scenarios. His own life and health will be protected, because it would make a terrible impression if he died in prison,' says professor Richard Tempest.