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How Russia’s Legal System Has Evolved as a Political Tool
From Peter the Great to Vladimir Putin, Russian leaders have updated and evolved the country’s legal system. Yet for all of its past reforms, it remains a tool that can be used to crack down on dissent and opposition. Photo: Maxim Shipenkov/Shutterstock
April 13, 2023
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