Re: Russian Protests

It's great to see that average Russians weak up and stand against dictatorship and luck of freedom.
Of course, Putin have control over all media, police, secret service and, in the short period, there is no chance to change everything.
Putin will win next presidential election, it's obvious.
In Russia, historically, every real changes in society could come through revolution only.
Last revolution they had 100 years ago with Lenin.
No way that Putin will give up from power in peaceful way.
But, he can't sleep peacefully any more

Where have you seen in the world that the dictator voluntarily gave up power? Unfortunately Russian is doomed to a bloody revolution. Their inability to unite and the awe of power makes them an easy target for law enforcement.

The Russians will not revolt against Putin, the only way that even revolution can take place is after the death of President Putin. And it may shock some people that after Putin is gone will we see some people who are far worse than Putin himself.

I don't know who will succeed Putin in Russia. Right now, there are no good candidates. United Russia leaders such as Dmitry Medvedev and Sergey Lavrov are not very popular. Ramzan Kadyrov and Sergey Shoygu may not be able to take the post due to their ethnic origin. Among the opposition activists, the only viable candidate (Alexey Navalny) is hated by the majority of the population.

Indeed, there is no one to replace Putin yet, and there is no guarantee that the new ruler will be better. Kadyrov is a good person in my opinion, but unfortunately he can not take this place. So Russia will have to live with Putin

It's up to the mass media. Kadyrov can take his place, just like Obama was able to replace Bush. In fact, it would be even simpler, since Putin and Kadyrov are both white.