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Articles with tag "Elections"

POLL EXCLUSION

Russia Bans Navalny-Linked Candidate From St. Petersburg Assembly Elections

Critics say the authorities are tightening the screws on dissent with arrests, detentions and raids.
who's who?

St. Petersburg Opposition Leader Battles 2 Namesakes in Upcoming Elections – Reports

Two other “Boris Vishnevskys” are now reportedly running for office after St. Petersburg opposition politician Boris Vishnevsky announced his run.
out of sight, out of mind

Voting Monitor Slams Russia’s Election Livestream Restrictions

Only election officials, candidates and political parties will have access to live feeds from the polls in the upcoming parliamentary vote.
'break with russia'

Moldova Pro-Europeans Win Resounding Election Victory

The results strengthen the hand of President Maia Sandu as she pushes to reform her ex-Soviet country.
who's who

Famous Faces Join the Race in Russia's High-Stakes Parliamentary Elections

Well-known figures from Russian entertainment, media and sports are seeking a spot on the ballot.
PERENNIAL PRESENCE

‘We Are Not Revolutionaries’: Russia’s Last Liberal Party Operates Under No Illusions

Yabloko stalwarts see little chance of victory in September’s high-stakes elections to the country’s national parliament.
WEEKEND PROFILE

‘I’m Ready to Go to Prison’: The 26-Year-Old Taking On Russia’s Ruling Party

Roman Yuneman is counting on a mix of nationalism and local activism to win a State Duma seat from United Russia.
ousted opposition

Russian Opposition Deputy Barred From Moscow Elections Over Navalny Support

“I have not seen such impudent lawlessness in a long time,” Ilya Yashin tweeted. 
ballot blocking

More Russians Barred from Elections Today Than in Soviet Union – Research

At least 9 million Russians, or 8% of the population, have been legally deprived of their right to stand for election, Golos said.
social support

Putin Promises Russians Billions in Spending Ahead of Polls

The ruling, pro-Kremlin United Russia party aims to overcome widespread unpopularity and keep its majority in the State Duma.
COVID Elections

Russia Staggers Parliamentary Elections to Limit Covid Spread

Voting for the State Duma will be staggered from Sept. 17 to Sept. 19.
Electoral Influence

Russia Sitting Out Armenian Elections

While top challenger Robert Kocharyan is eagerly pro-Russia, the Kremlin has gotten comfortable with incumbent Nikol Pashinyan.
campaign over

Navalny Ally Lyubov Sobol Drops Out of Duma Race After Russia's ‘Extremist’ Ban

Russia recently branded Navalny’s network as “extremist” and passed a law barring anyone affiliated with it from the ballot.
Opposition crackdown

Russian Police Break Up Opposition Meeting

Elected opposition figures had gathered to discuss their strategy ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for September.
black list

Russia Swiftly Moves to Block Navalny Aides, Supporters From Ballot

The law would also ban candidates previously involved in Navalny's groups before they were formally declared “extremist.”
public barometer

Moscow Voters Most Likely to Back Putin, United Russia Despite Tepid Numbers – Poll

Both Putin and the party that consistently backs his legislative initiatives hold comfortable leads over their main competitors.
blanket ban

Russia to Debate Bill Banning Navalny Supporters from Polls – Lawmaker

The legislation could affect both Navalny-linked activists and the tens of thousands of Russians who supported his groups with donations.
boxed out

Russia Seeks to Ban Extremist-Linked Candidates Ahead of Navalny Ruling

The ban would directly affect several Navalny allies who have announced plans to run for the State Duma, including senior aide Lyubov Sobol.
FRESH START

Yakutsk's Ex-Mayor To Run in Russia's Duma Elections for New People Party

Sardana Avksentiyeva did not clarify in what capacity she will run.
red tape

Russia to Require Candidates to Self-Report ‘Foreign Agent’ Status Under Newly Passed Law

Candidates who receive any amount of financial support from abroad will be required to label themselves as “foreign agents.”
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