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MEDIA-MOST IN EYE OF STORM.(political conflict between Russian president Vladimir Putin and Media-Most owner Vladimir Gusinsky)(Brief Article)

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| July 17, 2000 | BIRCHENOUGH, TOM | COPYRIGHT 2008 Reed Business Information, Inc. (US). This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

MOSCOW The war of nerves between top Russian media magnate Vladimir Gusinsky and the Russian government continued last week, with no sign that either side is ready to give an inch.

Gusinsky told a Spanish newspaper July 13 that he is in fear of his life, adding that he thinks Russian prexy Vladimir Putin has a personal grievance against him.

"In Russia, there used to be a police regime. It disappeared temporarily, and now it is being rebuilt. It hasn't been completed yet, but it is being restored very quickly," Gusinsky said.

Gusinsky, whose Media-Most holding and particularly its flagship TV channel NTV are in opposition to the Kremlin, is …

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