Issue 4269. Last Updated: 11/08/2009

Street in Grozny Named After Putin

By Francesca Mereu
Vladimir Putin's portrait dominated government offices during the eight years of his presidency, and in a sign that his power is not winding down, the influential prime minister has been honored with a street named after him -- an initiative he coldly accepted, Putin's spokesman said Monday.

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