The convicted arms trafficker Viktor A. Bout hasn’t much flair for retail politicking, but his celebrity may compensate for that in regional elections.
Tag: Zhirinovsky, Vladimir V
Vladimir V. Zhirinovsky Dies at 75; Ultranationalist Russian Politician
His antics kept him at center stage in Russia for three decades, and his once fringe views on imperial expansion had gone mainstream with the invasion of Ukraine.
Strains Show in Russia’s Make-Believe Politics
The nationalist Vladimir Zhirinovsky has been forced to disavow protests over the arrest of a governor from his own party, underscoring growing domestic volatility.
Protests Rock Russian Far East With Calls for Putin to Resign
Tens of thousands took to the streets in Russia’s usually somnolent hinterland after the arrest of a popular regional governor.