10 candidates stand with Putin

Moscow - The Central Election Commission cleared the final candidates yesterday for Russia's March 26th presidential poll, bringing…

Moscow - The Central Election Commission cleared the final candidates yesterday for Russia's March 26th presidential poll, bringing the total number of hopefuls to 11.

Acting President Vladimir Putin is widely tipped to win the election, but that has not deterred a host of often little-known candidates from seeking registration. Some, including the flamboyant nationalist, Mr Vladimir Zhirinovsky, have had their bid rejected.

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