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Analyses | | Agata Wierzbowska-Miazga

Russia the oppositions Coordinating Council has been chosen

On 20-23 October, elections were held to the Coordination Council of the Russian opposition movement, which began to organise as a result of massive street protests ongoing since the end of 2011. Over 170,000 people registered to…
Analyses | | Jadwiga Rogoża, Agata Wierzbowska-Miazga

Local elections in Russia –defeat for the opposition and the growing political costs of the governments victory

On 14 October, local elections at various levels were held in Russia, including the elections of governors in five oblasts. The governors were elected for the first time in eight years. Direct election at this level was reintroduced by…