[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

I would say that Putin has been Russia’s most powerful leader, in terms of real executive leadership not dictatorial powers, since perhaps Peter the Great.

[Yollopoliuhqui]

>>I would say that Putin has been Russia’s most powerful leader, in terms of real executive leadership not dictatorial powers, since perhaps Peter the Great.

Finally some observational realpolitik on this forum.

[Garfunkel Oates]

So you think Prime Minister, President, President, Prime Minister, President, Putin isn't a dictator because of what?

Any "executive leadership" he has only manifests itself in the form of a greased palm or a jackboot.