VOA常速英语2007年-Russian Ruling Party Nominates Medvedev as Puti

By Peter Fedynsky
Moscow
17 December 2007

President Vladimir Putin has agreed to become the prime minister of Russia and offered an assurance he will not seek any redistribution of power should his chosen successor win the presidency¹. VOA Moscow Correspondent Peter Fedynsky reports the President made the comments as his chosen successor, ally Dmitri Medvedev, was formally nominated for the post.

The ruling United Russia Party convention in Moscow voted unanimously to nominate Dmitri Medvedev as its candidate for the presidency of Russia.

Speaking before the vote, President Putin praised Medvedev personally as an honest man, and professionally as a dedicated² and experienced individual whose main interests in life are the government and its citizens.

In this connection, says Mr. Putin, he considers it necessary to announce he is prepared to serve as prime minister if voters elect Dmitri Medvedev as president of Russia.

Allowing 12 seconds for polite applause, the incumbent³ offers an assurance:

Mr. Putin adds there will be no change in the balance of power between the institution of the presidency and the government.

Dmitri Medvedev responded with praise for the current Kremlin leader's strategy for development of the Russian economy, rural life, and small and medium-size business.

I am convinced, says the Russian presidential nominee⁴, that the full realization⁵ of this strategy is possible only in cooperation with its author - Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.

Russia does not have a tradition of power sharing and there has been considerable speculation⁶ in this country over how a president Medvedev may co-exist with a prime minister Putin. Russian political analyst⁷ Andrei Kortunov of Moscow's Eurasia Foundation research center told the VOA there is more to consider than just the individuals.

Kortunov says a turf battle between the Kremlin and government staffs will take place regardless of the personal relations between the president and premier⁸. The question, according to the analyst, is to what extent such battles can occur before turning into a serious conflict.

News reports indicate Kremlin rivalries⁹ currently exist among senior intelligence and security officials and involve mutual¹⁰ charges of bribery¹¹, embezzlement¹², and extortion. The head of Russia's Federal Drug Control Service, Viktor Cherkesov, recently warned in an open letter that the rivalry¹³ could threaten Russian stability.

The Russian presidential election is scheduled for March 2. Mr. Putin is prohibited by the constitution from a third consecutive¹⁴ term in office, but could return if his successor were to leave office.

1 presidency   

n.总统(校长，总经理)的职位(任期)

参考例句：

• Roosevelt was elected four times to the presidency of the United States.罗斯福连续当选四届美国总统。
• Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency.两位候选人最终成为总统职位竞争者。

2 dedicated   

adj.一心一意的；献身的；热诚的

参考例句：

• He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他献身于教育事业。
• His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改进这项设计上了。

3 incumbent   

adj.成为责任的，有义务的；现任的，在职的

参考例句：

• He defeated the incumbent governor by a large plurality.他以压倒多数票击败了现任州长。
• It is incumbent upon you to warn them.你有责任警告他们。

4 nominee   

n.被提名者；被任命者；被推荐者

参考例句：

• His nominee for vice president was elected only after a second ballot.他提名的副总统在两轮投票后才当选。
• Mr.Francisco is standing as the official nominee for the post of District Secretary.弗朗西斯科先生是行政书记职位的正式提名人。

5 realization   

n.实现；认识到，深刻了解

参考例句：

• We shall gladly lend every effort in our power toward its realization.我们将乐意为它的实现而竭尽全力。
• He came to the realization that he would never make a good teacher.他逐渐认识到自己永远不会成为好老师。

6 speculation   

n.思索，沉思；猜测；投机

参考例句：

• Her mind is occupied with speculation.她的头脑忙于思考。
• There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.人们普遍推测他要辞职。

7 analyst   

n.分析家，化验员；心理分析学家

参考例句：

• What can you contribute to the position of a market analyst?你有什么技能可有助于市场分析员的职务？
• The analyst is required to interpolate values between standards.分析人员需要在这些标准中插入一些值。

8 premier   

adj.首要的；n.总理，首相

参考例句：

• The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
• He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。

9 rivalries   

n.敌对，竞争，对抗( rivalry的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• The new government was torn by rivalries. 新政府由于各派对立而四分五裂。 来自辞典例句
• Rivalries could bring about pain and hatred or give rise to fighting. 竞争会带来痛苦、仇恨，或者引起争斗。 来自互联网

10 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

11 bribery   

n.贿络行为，行贿，受贿

参考例句：

• FBI found out that the senator committed bribery.美国联邦调查局查明这个参议员有受贿行为。
• He was charged with bribery.他被指控受贿。

12 embezzlement   

n.盗用，贪污

参考例句：

• He was accused of graft and embezzlement and was chained and thrown into prison.他因被指控贪污盗窃而锒铛入狱。
• The judge sent him to prison for embezzlement of funds.法官因他盗用公款将其送入监牢。

13 rivalry   

n.竞争，竞赛，对抗

参考例句：

• The quarrel originated in rivalry between the two families.这次争吵是两家不和引起的。
• He had a lot of rivalry with his brothers and sisters.他和兄弟姐妹间经常较劲。

14 consecutive   

adj.连续的，联贯的，始终一贯的

参考例句：

• It has rained for four consecutive days.已连续下了四天雨。
• The policy of our Party is consecutive.我党的政策始终如一。