Indeed... Realistically the regime rests on praetorians. These can be both rock solid and flippant. I think unquestionably this "deal" and the ensuing cult of

Indeed... Realistically the regime rests on praetorians. These can be both rock solid and flippant. I think unquestionably this "deal" and the ensuing cult of personality has been a pillar of Putin's domestic success, I guess we'll now see how strong the other pillars are.