A change in power

With Putin now out of the presidency with its broad powers, will Russia change to a less heavy handed course? Dmitry Medvedev's inaugural address mentioned civil rights quite prominantly. Will that actually mean something with Putin right by his side, or shall Russian journalists still have an underground bunker and fake papers handy? Time will tell. The extent of Medvedev's reliance on Putin will determine that I believe. Are the Oprachniki away for good.....