Issue: Russia Election 2007RSS

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(12/22/07) -

Russians See No Fraud in Recent Legislative Ballot

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many people in Russia believe this month’s legislative election was not fraudulent, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 69 per cent of respondents think the results of the State Duma ballot correspond to reality, and 71 per cent are satisfied with the election’s outcome.

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(11/26/07) -

Putin’s Candidacy Boosts United Russia

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Although United Russia (YR) was already popular, the party has significantly increased its chances of securing a massive majority in Sunday’s election to the State Duma after it included the name of Vladimir Putin on its list, according to a poll by the Public Opinion Foundation. 62 per cent of respondents would back the Russian president’s party in the upcoming ballot, up 16 points since July.

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(11/24/07) -

Russians Back Mostly One Party Before Election

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – A party led by Vladimir Putin dominates the political landscape in Russia, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 56 per cent of respondents would vote for United Russia (YR) in next month’s election to the State Duma.

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(11/18/07) -

Putin’s Party Practically Unbeatable in Russia

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The United Russia (YR) party led by current president Vladimir Putin is unrivalled in the country, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 67 per cent of respondents would vote for United Russia in next month’s parliamentary election, down one point since October.

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(11/16/07) -

Putin’s Party Drops, Still Leads in Russia

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The United Russia (YR) party remains the single most powerful political organization in the Russian Federation despite a drop in support, according to a poll by All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for United Russia in next month’s election to the State Duma, down five points since late October.

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(11/04/07) -

Russians Object to Strengthening PM Office

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Considering the possibility of Vladimir Putin becoming their prime minister, most people in Russia say the current distribution of power should remain as it is, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 51 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 19 per cent think the prime minister should attain more power.

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(10/29/07) -

One-Party Politics Unhealthy, Say Russians

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Two-in-five adults in Russia would like to see several parties with a chance to make a difference in the country’s political scene, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 40 per cent of respondents believe there should be two or three large parties in Russia.

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(10/27/07) -

Putin’s United Russia Leads by 49 Points

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – United Russia (YR) has no real rivals in the country’s political scene, according to a poll by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center. 55 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-government party in this year’s legislative election, up one point since early October.

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(10/21/07) -

Support for Putin’s United Russia Spikes

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – The decision of Russian president Vladimir Putin to lead United Russia (YR) into the next legislative election has given clear momentum to the party, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 68 per cent of respondents would vote for the pro-Kremlin party in this year’s ballot, up 14 points since July.

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(10/20/07) -

Putin’s Bid Will Help Ruling Party, Say Russians

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) – Many people in Russia think Vladimir Putin’s decision to head the United Russia (YR) list in this year’s election to the State Duma will increase the popularity of the party, according to a poll by the Yury Levada Analytical Center. 63 per cent of respondents expect an increase in the number of people who will vote for United Russia.