Russian Presidential Election To Be Held On 4 March -- The Guardian
Vladimir Putin expected to reclaim presidency, but deputies from other parties refuse to stand in parliament as a sign of disrespect.
Russia has set 4 March as the date for the presidential election that is due to sweep Vladimir Putin back into the Kremlin.
The Federation Council, Russia's upper house of parliament, officially set the date in a constitutionally required vote on Friday. The move allows parties to formally put forward their candidates and the ruling United Russia party will nominate Putin at a congress on Sunday.
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More News On Russia`s Presidential Election
Russia sets presidential poll for March 4 -- AFP
Russia sets March date for presidential elections -- BBC
Russian upper house fixes presidential elections for March 4, 2012 -- RIA Novosti
Putin’s Party Support Is at 39% as Parliamentary Election Nears -- Bloomberg Businessweek
A New Kind of Election Monitor in Russia, the Smartphone -- The Telegraph
My Comment: Putin will probably win, but with a smaller majority.
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