12 December 2011 Last updated at 15:33 GM
The first paragraph:
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov has said he will challenge Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in next March's presidential election. Mr. Prokhorov said it was "the most serious decision" of his life.
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| Mr Prokhorov is one of Russia's richest men |
The last paragraph:
In a recent blog, Mr Prokhorov said he saw no alternative to Mr Putin as president. "Whether they [Russian people] like it or not, Putin is so far the only figure who can manage this inefficient state machine," Mr Prokhorov said.
Specific Argument:
The first paragraph: Mikhail Prokhorov's postulation for the next presidential elections in Russia.
The last paragraph: The Russian State needs to be ruled by a new leader.
