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The Kremlin's many internal issues continue to mount.

Just weeks after Putin's re-election, demonstrations are growing as aggrieved Russians accuse the government of widespread corruption. Can protests coalesce into something bigger?

Are the Kemerovo Protests a Sign of More Backlash to Come for the Kremlin?

Weeks after Putin's reelection, protests are growing as aggrieved Russians accuse the government of corruption. Can they coalesce into something bigger? By Stratfor's Lauren Goodrich.

What Do the Kemerovo Protests Mean for Russia?

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Russia's Internal Struggle

The small Russian city of Kemerovo is making waves across the nation following a deadly fire at a shopping mall. On March 25, the blaze claimed nearly 70 people, including 41 children, along with a zoo full of animals. And in the days since, protests around the country have forced the Kremlin to turn its eye toward the growing internal crisis.

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Are the Kemerovo Protests a Sign of More Backlash to Come for the Kremlin?

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