All Posts Tagged With: "Communist Party (KPRF)"
Communist Party Disputes Russian Election Results
The Communist Party of the Russian Federation will appeal to the country’s Supreme Court in an effort to annul the results of December 2007 Parliamentary elections.
May 22, 2008 | Continued
Russian Communists Criticize Kremlin on Victory Day
May 9th marked Victory Day in Russia, commemorating victory over Nazi Germany in WWII. The Communist Party held a demonstration critical of authorities, as a display of military technology rolled through Moscow’s Red Square.
May 9, 2008 | Continued
Russian Parliament Severely Restricts Referendums (updated)
New legislation enacted by Russia’s State Duma limits what issues can be solved by national referendums. Critics believe this is the latest step to limit the ability of ordinary Russian citizens to participate in running their country.
Apr 8, 2008 | Continued
Russian Members of Parliament Challenge Legitimacy of Presidential Campaign
31 deputies of Russia’s State Duma have filed a motion questioning the legitimacy of the presidential electoral campaign in Russia.
Feb 20, 2008 | Continued
Leading Russian Candidate Won’t Take Part in Televised Debates
Dmitri Medvedev, the widely favored contender for the Russian presidency, has refused to participate in televised debates with other candidates.
Jan 29, 2008 | Continued
State Duma Candidate’s Death a “Political Murder”
In Kazan, Tatarstan Republic, a candidate to the State Duma from the Communist Party has died. His colleagues believe the death was related to trauma sustained on Election Day, when he was assaulted by militsiya officers.
Dec 31, 2007 | Continued
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