All Posts Tagged With: "regional elections"
United Russia Sweeps Elections Amidst Massive Fraud
Watchdog groups and oppositionists cite massive electoral violations as Kremlin-backed candidates sweep Sunday’s regional elections in Russia.
Oct 11, 2010 | Continued
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
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
Tula Residents Paid to Vote for United Russia
Voters in the city of Tula are claiming that they were offered cash to vote for the ruling United Russia party in regional elections, with an opposition leader saying he has obtained video footage of the payments taking place.
Mar 12, 2010 | Continued
Putin to United Russia: No False Promises
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to United Russia party leaders that they cannot make false promises to voters and must learn how to better communicate with the public.
Feb 6, 2010 | Continued