Reform of Government
In his Annual speech Putin proposes increasing maternity benefits and prenatal care for women
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2006 in Russia
Explore 9 historical events and records for Russia in 2006.
Historical records for Russia in 2006
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September
Frances president Jacques Chirac awards Vladimir Putin the dignity of the Grand
Frances president Jacques Chirac awards Vladimir Putin the dignity of the Grand Cross of the Legion dHonneur, the French highest decoration, to celebrate his contribution to the friendship between the two countries
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Frances president Jacques Chirac awards Vladimir Putin the dignity of the Grand Cross of the Legion dHonneur, the French highest decoration, to celebrate his contribution to the friendship between the two countries
October
Economy of Russia
Anna Politkovskaya, a journalist who exposed corruption in the Russian army and its conduct in Chechnya, was shot in the lobby of her apartment building, the death of Politkovskaya triggered an outcry in Western media, with accusations that Putin had failed to protect the countrys new independent media
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Assassination of Alexander Litvinenko
Strained relations between Russia and the United Kingdom in the wake of the death by poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in London
Conference of G8
Russia had become a full-fledged member of the G8 and chairs the group in the calendar year of 2006
Frances president Jacques Chirac awards Vladimir Putin the dignity of the Grand
Frances president Jacques Chirac awards Vladimir Putin the dignity of the Grand Cross of the Legion dHonneur, the French highest decoration, to celebrate his contribution to the friendship between the two countries. Russia had become a full-fledged member of the G8 and chairs the group in the calendar year of 2006
Strained relations between Russia and the United Kingdom in the wake of
Strained relations between Russia and the United Kingdom in the wake of the death by poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in London
Strained relations between Russia and the United Kingdom in the wake of
Strained relations between Russia and the United Kingdom in the wake of the death by poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko in London
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