Russia Is Returning to Growth. (Just in Time for an Election.) Russia’s economy is finally emerging from a difficult recession, just as President Vladimir V. Putin gears up for a presidential election. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:21st Century Fox Faces a Showdown with U.K. RegulatorsArmed Man Is Killed After Driving Into Police Convoy on Champs-ÉlyséesJapan Says Deadly Ship Collision Happened Earlier Than ReportedMuslim Girl Killed After Leaving Mosque in Virginia, Police SayAfter Terror Attacks, Britain Moves to Police the WebResidents React To Finsbury Park Van Attack