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Putin at 74: age and succession talk in Russia

Original: At 74, Putin has entered the decade of life in which Russia's dictators have usually died in office. But he need not die

Vladimir Putin has turned 74, the age range in which Russian leaders have typically died in office. Mikhail Khodorkovsky argues Putin need not die to lose power: incapacitation, such as being helpless during surgery, could suffice, since much of Russia's elite now believes it may be better off without him. The remark feeds ongoing speculation about the Kremlin leader's health and the question of succession inside Russia.

Why now: Putin's age and health are being discussed amid elite speculation about succession.

Vladimir PutinMikhail KhodorkovskyRussia

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• At 74, Putin has entered the decade of life in which Russia's dictators have usually died in office. But he need not die to lose power: it is enough for him to lie helpless on an operating table, now that much of his elite thinks it may be better off without him. · khodorkovsky_en · 1.9K

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