Russian scenario will not repeat in Armenia
Whether Russia's next President will be Dmitry Medvedev or Vladimir Putin it will not affect the relations with Armenia, Yerevan citizens shared the opinion on Sept. 26.
During the congress of the ruling rYedinaya Rossia (United Russia) party it became known that current Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will run for presidency during the 2012 elections while incumbent President Dmitry Medvedev will work in the government.
The announcement made on Saturday has become a subject of heated discussions among political circles and ordinary citizens.
"Putin ruled Russia even during Medvedev's tenure of office. The change will not significantly influence the course of Armenian politics," said Gevorg Danielyan.
"Putin will continue to maintain friendly relations with Armenia," said Anahit Khechoyan.
Ruben Harutyunyan is pessimistic about the change.
"Russia has always been an authoritarian country and will remain as such," he said.
Our respondents excluded repetition of the Russian scenario in Armenia, saying it is not realistic in case of Serzh Sargsyan and Robert Kocharyan.
"I think that Sargsyan will run for a second term," said Ruben Harutyunyan.
"I know that Putin is on good terms with Kocharyan and will probably use his levers to return Kocharyan to power but people will not allow it," he said.
