Russia and the CIS in 2010: Post-Crisis Tests.

The article surveys social and political conditions in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States current during 2010. It is noted that the political power-sharing entered into by prime minister Vladimir Putin and president Dmitry Medvedev has functioned well, though the two have not developed a plan for political succession in 2012 when their terms in office end. A number of topics are addressed including Russia's recovery from the global economic crisis of 2008-2009, improved relations between the United States and Russia, and a revolution in Kyrgyzstan in April 2010.