Вы можете ответить в по русски, или по английски, но если вы ответить в по русски, есть случай, что я буду не понимать!

Basically, i would appreciate a thorough explanation of what putin and Medvedev's real powers, the role of the дума in government, and how "democratic" Russian politics really are.

In another note, a federation would infer that there exists a separation of powers at the federal, state and local levels, so my question here is whether that is really the case in Russia.

Thanks all.