Opinions divided on new partners

Russia's First Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has secured his victory after the election authority officially announced final results of the presidential election last Friday. He won because he had been recommended by outgoing President Vladimir Putin and his supporters practically saw him as the latter's embodiment, not to mention the unrivaled campaign resources at his disposal.

People still have many questions about the outcome of the Russian presidential election and they are focused on the "Medvedev-Putin partnership" as Putin becomes prime minister.

Putin's eight-year administration proved quite effective and won over many people's trust. That is why Medvedev chose the "Putin plan" as his campaign platform. The primary purpose for doing so was to win the election.