Vladimir Putin Russia fall aids communists, Liberal Democrats - Washington Times

Vladimir Putin Russia fall aids communists, Liberal Democrats - Washington Times

Putin's plunge empowers fringe parties: 'United Russia's aura of invincibility has now vanished'

'People are so fed up with United Russia that they are ready to vote for a party of clowns,' Kremlin critic says

People gather for the Communist Party rally protesting retirement age hikes in St.Petersburg, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. Several thousand people gathered in central Moscow and St.Petersburg on Sunday for a protest organized by the Communist Party and other demonstrations ... more >

By Marc Bennetts — Special to The Washington Times - - Wednesday, October 24, 2018