Why Russians are seeing red

Article Abstract:

The Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) looks certain to dominate the country's lower house following the recent parliamentary elections. The revival of support for communism in Russia reflects ordinary people's disappointment with economic developments over recent years. The existing government has not been able to give any firm promises of economic improvements, and this has prompted people to turn to a party which has been promising higher pensions and more jobs.

Political activity, Column, Communist Party (Russia)

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Russians queue in the cold for a last view of their mummified icon

Article Abstract:

There is growing debate in Russia about what should be done with the embalmed remains of Vladimir Lenin. President Vladimir Putin could go ahead with plans to give Lenin a Christian burial in St Petersburg, Russia.

Government domestic functions, Russia, Funeral Homes and Funeral Services, Funeral service and crematories, Funeral Services, Influence, Funeral industry, Lenin, Vladimir I.

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Old guard forces out Ukraine's reformist leader

Article Abstract:

Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yushchenko has been forced out of office. It is likely that serious political upheaval will now take place.

Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Ukraine, Yushchenko, Viktor

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