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Liberal Democrats choose longtime leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky as future presidential candidate
The Liberal-Democratic Party of Russia, LDPR, has chosen its founder and longtime leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky to run for presidency in 2018.
Russian presidential hopeful declares intention to abolish president’s post
Russian journalist and singer-songwriter Ekaterina Gordon, who recently announced plans to take part in the 2018 presidential race, said that once elected she would abolish the presidential post and make Russia a parliamentary republic.
Kadyrov finds way to free Russia of ‘Stalin’s spirit’
The head of the Chechen Republic has proposed handing Joseph Stalin’s remains over to Georgia, suggesting that the move would bring relief to Russians as the spirit of the late Soviet dictator would leave the country.
Russian diplomats blast Kiev regime over repeated desecration of WWII monument
The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed indignation over an act of vandalism committed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Kiev. Moscow says this shows that the Ukrainian government is not able to counter extremism.
Orthodox Patriarch warns of approaching end times, asks not to push for revolutionary change
In a public speech in the main Moscow cathedral, Patriarch Kirill said the signs from the Book of Revelation are now apparent. He also called on politicians and ordinary citizens to unite and stop the movement towards the abyss.
Top Russian Freemason announces multi-party primaries ahead of 2018 election
The head of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Russia, Andrey Bogdanov, has announced that a bloc of minor political parties called the Third Force will hold primaries and choose one or more candidates for the presidential election set for March 2018.
Foreign Ministry warns of heightened terrorism threat in Europe & US during holiday season
The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a warning to citizens, urging those traveling to European and US cities in the coming months to exercise caution, as the holiday season may prompt terrorist attacks in popular destinations.
Senator proposes to ban ‘thug-life’ propaganda on mass media and internet
A Russian senator has drafted legislative amendments to ban propaganda that promotes criminal ways of life and internal rules of criminal communities, which he says pose no lesser threat to society than addiction, suicide or terrorism.
Duma passes amendments allowing airlines to blacklist brawling passengers
The Russian parliament has approved an amendment allowing airlines to create blacklists of passengers who have started brawls on board or caused other threats to safety. Companies can now officially refuse to sell them tickets.
Russian education minister pledges support for students’ initiatives targeting HIV threat
The Russian education minister promised to help students who are organizing events to counter the spread of HIV and AIDS in Russia during a meeting in Moscow.
