Russia's power puzzle: with less than a month to go before the presidential election, electoral arithmetic and hints of backstage deals are engulfing the Kremlin
Article Abstract:
It is difficult to predict who will win the Jun 1996 presidential election in Russia. The leading candidates, incumbent Boris Yeltsin and Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov, are vying for support from the other candidates. Support for Yeltsin is increasing despite his health concerns.
Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
Presidential candidates
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Russia's run-off ructions
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There will be a runoff election in Russia between Pres Boris Yeltsin and Gennady Zyuganov, with Yeltsin favored to win. Yeltsin has helped his chances by appointing Alexander Lebed, a candidate who received 15% of the vote, as his security adviser.
Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
Elections
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Subjects list: Political activity, Political aspects, Russia, Yeltsin, Boris, Zyuganov, Gennadi
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