But this week, Dvorkovich hinted that Russia would consider other ways to help out of the crisis got out of hand.
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The hope, says Mr Dvorkovich, is that once the new laws are in place, Russians themselves will be more prepared to take on corrupt or obstructive bureaucrats.
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The naming of more liberal figures such as Arkady Dvorkovich, his economic adviser, to senior positions in the new government would be a sign that the Kremlin is willing to consider opening up the economy through privatisations and other measures.