Talk:Sergey Markedonov

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Notability

He is notable. Google for him and you will see many references (interviews, comments, publications) for him. He published an article in the journal Russia in Global Affairs, and this article is used as a source in 2008 South Ossetia war, which is the reason I created this page. Offliner (talk) 18:38, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Removed A7 template as the subject had an essay published in an academic journal as shown in the article. It may be able to demonstrate notability if shown further. MuZemike 19:00, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

It may be able to demonstrate notability if shown further. - what do you mean? Offliner (talk) 19:06, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Washington Times calls him "a prominent Caucasus specialist." Does this help to establish his notability? Offliner (talk) 19:12, 3 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]