Since 2009, public protests have challenged President Putin's authority in Russia. The urban middle class, human rights groups, and opposition political parties are concerned with Putin's strong-arm leadership style and increasingly close ties to what group or organization?

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Jason Trevino

6 February, 16:05

Since 2009, public protests have challenged President Putin's authority in Russia. The urban middle class, human rights groups, and opposition political parties are concerned with Putin's strong-arm leadership style and increasingly close ties to what group or organization?

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Mireya Larson · Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is : The siloviki

Explanation: The term translates "strong men" who claim to have a great desire for the resurgence of a strong Russia. They are very well educated people who provide commercial experience to their government activities. They do not have a single leader.