Widespread discontent, fueled by a massively unpopular pension reform, has sent the approval ratings for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his ruling party tumbling to historic lows -- just seven months after Mr. Putin triumphantly won a re-election campaign meant to cement his grip on power.
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