Protectionism to make a return in Russia

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Russian aviation has been undergoing serious re-evaluation in recent weeks. Coupled with the steep downturn in the country's financial markets, all the signs are that this will result in a significant shift in aviation policy, turning back several years of laissez-faire operations. In order to introduce some stability amid the turbulence, Prime Minister Putin has already actively intervened, pushing the nation's regulatory authorities to become much more proactive.