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Russians in 14 regions vote for local legislatures

Source: CCTV.com | 03-12-2007 14:46

Russians in 14 regions went to the polls on Sunday to choose local legislatures. The elections are viewed as dress rehearsals for this year's parliamentary vote and a 2008 presidential election.

Fourteen parties, including United Russia, Fair Russia and the Liberal Democratic Party, are running for seats in local legislatures. More than 30 million Russians are eligible to vote for legislatures. Preliminary results from the elections are expected on Monday.

The results could indicate trends that will be seen in the coming State Duma elections in December. United Russia currently holds a massive majority in the State Duma, the lower house of parliament.

 

Editor:Du Xiaodan