What Putin Can Learn from 'War and Peace'

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (L), Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (2nd L) and WW II veterans watch a military parade during the nation's Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9, 2011.
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