by John Helmer, Moscow   @bears_with The last time an obscure official of junior rank named Vladimir Medinsky (lead image) was recorded officially as having words with President Vladimir Putin was on November 20, 2019.   At the time Medinsky was the Minister of Culture, and he was briefing Putin on one of his portfolio activities, the … Continue reading SENDING A BOY TO DO A MAN’S JOB – VLADIMIR MEDINSKY TO NEGOTIATE  ISTANBUL-II