NEWSLINK: “Why is Vladimir Putin holding a news conference just for kids?” – Washington Post/ Andrew Roth

File Photo of Vladimir Putin at Podium Gesturing

“… The Kremlin is getting interested in Russia’s youth ahead of next year’s presidential elections, amid a growth in students at opposition rallies and research showing increased interest in politics among young Russians. In a rare, kid-targeted event, the Kremlin is rolling out its most popular talent Friday afternoon: Putin himself, who will use his exhaustive Q&A style for a planned 2 1/2-hour discussion with the nation’s youth.

Many adults have managed to make themselves look stupid by pandering to young people, and it doesn’t appear the Kremlin is taking any chances. It appears that Putin will field a series of somewhat boilerplate questions, from ‘Who will your successor be?’ to ‘Vladimir Vladimirovich, how do you manage to get everything done?’ …”

 

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