Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective is pleased to announce the publication of its March 2008 issue. Origins can be found at http://ehistory.osu.edu/osu/origins/ [the podcast is found at http://ehistory.osu.edu/osu/origins/podcasts.cfm]

Under the leadership of Vladimir Putin since 2000, Russia has become ever richer, ever stronger on the world stage, and increasingly restrictive at home. Now that Putin’s term as President is up, Marlene Laruelle offers insight into the March 2008 Presidential elections and what the future holds for Russia at home and around the world.

Origins is a monthly on-line news magazine published by the Public History Initiative and eHistory in the History Department at The Ohio State University

In each issue of Origins, an academic expert will analyze a particular current issue–political, cultural, or social–in a larger, deeper historical context. In addition to the analysis provided by each month’s feature, Origins will also include podcasts, images, maps, graphs, timelines, and other material to complement the essay.