Voters back Putin's United Russia party, with some dissent
Publisher | Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty |
Publication Date | 19 September 2016 |
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September 19, 2016
Russians had a total of 14 parties to choose from in elections for the federal parliament, the State Duma, on September 18. As official results were announced a day later, it was clear that the ruling United Russia party, backed by President Vladimir Putin, would maintain its lock on the legislature.
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