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Russians vote as foul play claimed

World Dec. 04, 2011 - 06:45PM JST ( 10 )

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The elections are seen as a key test of Putin's ability to hold on to power

Golos was the subject of a prime time TV programme that accused it of acting in the interests of the US

Independent observers and opposition parties expect authorities to skew polling results in favour of United Russia

Putin's party is still expected to have a clear majority

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Arthur DumbolovDec. 04, 2011 - 06:19PM JST

Prepare, this time these elections will be full of "fun". Also, all sites where citizens can say about violations on elections, are shut down or DDoS'ed to the oblivion.
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presto345Dec. 04, 2011 - 07:46PM JST

Putin had lashed out at Golos last weekend, comparing its activities to the disciple Judas who betrayed Jesus. President Dmitry Medvedev Friday rejected claims of foul play saying elections were “one of the greatest manifestations of democracy”.

The duo P&M needs to rinse their mouths with soap, my granny would say. These are some seriously devious characters.
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Arthur DumbolovDec. 04, 2011 - 08:02PM JST

These are some seriously devious characters

They are not devious, they are funny. And powerful. But yeah, people tired of Medvedev, they trust to Putin more.
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presto345Dec. 04, 2011 - 08:39PM JST

They are not devious, they are funny

Different sense of humor.
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Elbuda MexicanoDec. 04, 2011 - 09:21PM JST

Russia is like Chicago back in the roaring 1920's, so nothing surprises me now. Al Capone, can be called Al PUTIN??
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PeaceWarriorDec. 04, 2011 - 10:29PM JST

Good thing you weren't writing in French there Elbuda Mexicano, the meaning would be utterly different! ;)
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Arthur DumbolovDec. 04, 2011 - 10:53PM JST

Actually, he is Putin, but his followers are Al Putains :D
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Arthur DumbolovDec. 04, 2011 - 10:55PM JST

Also, you can look for violations here (beware, Russian language): http://goo.gl/XKwCA
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Bebert61Dec. 05, 2011 - 05:06AM JST

Putin is the savior of Russia. Those creating all this noise about "democracy" are clowns and oligarchs. Oh, and American corporate interests, who want to suck blood worldwide. Sorry. Not in Putin's Russia.
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YuriOtaniDec. 05, 2011 - 05:15AM JST

Well the United party only got 220 seats, less than 50%. Unless the election is overturned there might be hope for democracy in Russia.