Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Slutsky elected leader of Russia’s LDPR Party

Slutsky elected leader of Russia’s LDPR Party

Russian parliamentary deputy Leonid Slutsky was unanimously elected Friday the head of Russia’s nationalist Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR).  “I could never have guessed that I would be elected the chairman of my native …

Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky passes away

Russian politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky passes away

Russian Liberal Democratic Party leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky passed away on Wednesday after a severe and prolonged illness, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said at a plenary session of the chamber.

Russians to receive 13th pension?

Russians to receive 13th pension?

LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky announced that  in the spring session, the faction intends to adopt a bill on the 13th pension and raise of the minimum wage to 15,000 rubles. "Economic inequality is growing in the country: …

Independent Runet not to follow Chinese path

Independent Runet not to follow Chinese path

The Russian State Duma has passed the first reading of legislation that is designed to ensure the operation of the Internet in Russia if access to servers located abroad is cut off.  The legislation is co-authored by chair of the …

Russians have 8 presidential candidates

Russians have 8 presidential candidates

Russia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has concluded the registration of presidential candidates: a total of eight people have been granted the right to stand in the election, the chief of Russia’s CEC Ella Pamfilova …

 Russian rating of favorites in electoral race

Russian rating of favorites in electoral race

Russians demonstrate the most positive attitude towards the current Russian President Vladimir Putin, LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky ranked second, Pavel Grudinin nominated by the …

Leader of Working Russia movement Viktor Anpilov dies

Leader of Working Russia movement Viktor Anpilov dies

Leader of Russia’s leftist movement Trudovaya Rossia (Working Russia) Viktor Anpilov has died of a blood stroke at the age of 72, a former member of the Russian State Duma lower parliament house, Darya Mitina, said. …

First presidential candidate registered in Russia

First presidential candidate registered in Russia

Russia’s Central Election Commission (CEC) has registered the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR) Vladimir Zhirinovsky as its presidential candidate today. He is the first to complete the registration process. …

Zhirinovsky nominated for Russia's presidential election

Zhirinovsky nominated for Russia's presidential election

LDPR’s 31st congress is being held in Moscow today. It is attended by 400 guests, including representatives of public organizations, religious figures, governors. LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky, who was …

70% of Russian voters to take part in presidential election

70% of Russian voters to take part in presidential election

Some 70% of respondents said they will certainly go to polling stations to cast their ballot in the upcoming presidential election in Russia, according to a VCIOM survey. "According to the latest information, 83.3% of Russians, …

Zhirinovsky suggests to replace Lavrov

Zhirinovsky suggests to replace Lavrov

The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, suggested to replace the current Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. ‘’The international problems remain, and we think we need a tougher line. …