They were held in Russia last weekend. Needless to say, United Russia won a super majority, allowing the Constitution to be changed. As usual, there were accusations of falsification of votes. Interesting part will be reaction from the West. Part of these elections were held in Crimea, giving them representation in the Duma. If states don't recognize the gov't in Crimea, they can't recognize those elected to the Duma from the region. Do the West only recognize those elected from regions other than Crimea or choose not to recognize the Duma, as a whole?
I read an article stating Putin is looking at reviving the MGB, possibly before the 2018 Presidential elections.
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Duma Elections
by Parrothead » Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:54 pm
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Re: Duma Elections
by SciFiFisher » Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:28 pm
Eventually they will probably recognize "representatives" from Crimea. There is no way short of a very serious conflict that Russia is giving back any part of the Crimea that they have annexed.
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Re: Duma Elections
by SciFi Chick » Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:35 pm
Was that a typo, or is MGB different from KGB?
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Re: Duma Elections
by Parrothead » Wed Sep 21, 2016 11:29 pm
MGB was the precursor, basically Ministry of State Security. Later became KGB - Committee of State Security. story at RFE/RL
I may have to check what happened with results of previous Duma elections. IIRC, most viewed them as elected but in "unfair elections".
I may have to check what happened with results of previous Duma elections. IIRC, most viewed them as elected but in "unfair elections".
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