Vladimir Putin will run for Russian president ; Putin to become prime minister . Daniel Treisman says the change is mostly about preserving the status quo . He says Putin and Medvedev both recognize the importance of keeping Russia growing . Treisman : The two work together , dividing up tasks in bid to remain in power .
Vladimir Putin will run for Russian president ; Medvedev to become prime minister . Daniel Treisman says the change is mostly about preserving the status quo . He says Putin and Medvedev both recognize the importance of keeping economy growing . Treisman : The two work together , dividing up tasks in bid to remain in power .