Russia's hot and dirty politics
Article Abstract:
There are a number of contenders for the Russian presidency such as Yuri Luzhkov, mayor of Moscow, and former prime ministers, Yevgeny Primakov and Sergei Kiriyenko. Prime minister Sergei Stepashin is another possibility. Kiriyenko has been carrying out a campaign to undermine the reputation of Luzhkov, but Luzhkov is able to control much of the the media of Moscow. President Boris Yeltsin appears to be supporting Kiriyenko, while Primakov was sacked after seeking to control corruption around the presidency.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Russia's political battle looms
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Russian leaders have responded to a money laundering scandal by denying wrongdoing, removing Russian prosecutors from the operation, and blaming political enemies. This is part of a wider strugle for power prior to general elections scheduled for Dec 1999. Former premier, Yevgeny Primakov, has joined forces with the Fatherland party. The Communist party has most members, but lacks financial strength. Another former premier, Sergei Stepashin, has joined the Yabloko party, which has liberal views.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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