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Three years after Vladimir Putin became Russian president, Putinka vodka hit Russia's supermarkets, and quickly became one of the country's best-selling brands. With Dmitry Medvedev set to become president after the 2 March elections, companies are figuring out ways to cash in on the name of Putin's successor.
Writer: Shaun Walker Illustrator: Raymond Biesinger
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