All Posts Tagged With: "Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR)"

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Kasparov: A Chance for Change of Another Illusion?

In the wake of a wave of protest against fraudulent parliamentary election results, opposition leader Garry Kasparov calls upon the Russian systemic opposition to agree to finally rise up against Vladimir Putin and the United Russia party.

Dec 12, 2011 | Continued
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Oppositionists Compare Elections to ‘Swimming in Hydrochloric Acid’

Regional elections will be held in Russia’s regions this weekend, and opposition party leaders are warning that gross electoral violations are already underway.

Oct 8, 2010 | Continued
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Regional Elections Fraught With Allegations of Violations

Independent observers have labeled Sunday’s regional elections in Russia as “the filthiest in all of history,” while the leading United Russia party says that it is satisfied with how the elections were held.

Mar 15, 2010 | Continued
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Kaliningrad Rally Organizers Form New Coalition

Leaders from a variety of opposition groups that took part in a recent massive rally in Kaliningrad have formed a new coalition intent on ending the political monopoly held by United Russia.

Mar 4, 2010 | Continued
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Anger at Putin Flares in Irkutsk and Samara

Russians called for Prime Minister Putin to step down in two large but unrelated protests over the weekend, following a trend set by a massive anti-governmental rally in Kaliningrad in late January.

Feb 16, 2010 | Continued
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12 Thousand Car Owners Demand Putin’s Resignation

An estimated 12 thousand auto owners rallied in Kaliningrad on Saturday, demanding lower tariffs and the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Jan 30, 2010 | Continued
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Medvedev: Disputed Election Results Reflect Voter Preferences

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev claims that while the disputed results of recent elections should be looked at in court, they reflect voters’ sentiments and will not be annulled.

Oct 28, 2009 | Continued
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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