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Drink More, Smoke More, Finance Minister Tells Russians

(Sept. 1)--The things that pass for patriotic duty. Alexei Kudrin, Russia's finance minister, is telling his fellow countrymen and women to keep buying smokes and to pour another drink or two in order to help boost government revenues. "People should understand: Those who drink, those who smoke are doing more to help...

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05/30/12 Ex-finance minister pushes for moderation in anti-riot... Source: RosBusinessConsulting (RBC) The Committee for Civic Initiatives, a think tank established by former finance minister Alexey Kudrin, who seeks to remain high-profile on the political landscape, has become involved in debates over anti-riot legislation drafted by the ruling United Russia party and currently being reviewed by the State Duma, calling it an attempt to limit political activism.
05/24/12 Kudrin issues stark warning Source: The Moscow News Russia is in the midst of an irreversible political crisis that could lead the country into chaos if the global economy is struck by a second recession, former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin and an influential think tank warned on Thursday.
05/24/12 Russian Public Not Split Over Reforms â Study Source: RIA Novosti - Russia The political rift between the opposition-minded middle class in Moscow and the population in the Russian provinces is a myth, with most of the populace united in the demand for change, a group of experts established by former Finance Minister Alexei Kudrin said on Thursday.
05/24/12 Ex-minister cautions against double dip recession Source: RosBusinessConsulting (RBC) The world is on the verge of a new economic crisis, former Finance Minister Alexey Kudrin, who now chairs the Committee for Civic Initiatives, said.
05/22/12 Kudrin trusts Putin, doesn't agree with him on staff... Source: Interfax Russia's former finance minister Alexei Kudrin believes the election of Vladimir Putin as president of Russia will not be followed by "a serious crackdown" on the opposition.

Background on alexei kudrin

Alexei Leonidovich Kudrin () (born 12 October 1960) is a Russian political figure who served in the government of Russia as Minister of Finance from 18 May 2000 to 26 September 2011. After graduating with degrees in finance and economics, Kudrin worked in the administration of Saint Petersburg's liberal Mayor Anatoly Sobchak.

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