MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's President Vladimir Putin praised the country's Olympic preparations, which have been marred by allegations of wide-spread corruption, as a major boost for the economy at times of crisis.
Putin has staked a great deal of personal and political prestige on the Games and hopes they will showcase Russia's modern face to the world and help its weakening economy.
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