Medvedev Motorist 'Megafine' Spurs Disdain

26 November 2012 | Issue 5022

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was showered by a wave of ridicule and negative public sentiment on Monday following a weekend tirade against bad driving.

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Medvedev Motorist 'Megafine' Spurs Disdain