Medvedev is coming out of the shadows

PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY. February 23. VOSTOK-MEDIA - Dmitry Medvedev became independent from Vladimir Putin figure in the eyes of Russians. He even appeared an activity in which he may, in public opinion, to achieve results - is an upgrade. Premier whose image is tarnished remains in the eyes of the Russians a strong politician, according to polled by the Levada Center, said "Times".
Dmitry Medvedev is an intellectual. This is the main quality in the eyes of Russians. According to a recent poll by the Levada Center, 39% of respondents choose this response when asked about the strengths of the current president.
The survey shows that Medvedev no longer seen as completely dependent on Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. In February 2008, when Medvedev was preparing to be elected to the presidency, 53% of respondents called it the strength of the closeness to Putin. Now these only 30%.