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The showdown: Russian voters prepare to make a historic decision

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Voters are divided between Russia's two leading presidential candidates, Boris Yeltsin and Gennady Zyuganov. Yeltsin is a stronger campaigner, but Zyuganov promise of a return to the stability and order Russia experienced under Communism appeals to many.

Evaluation, Presidential candidates, Zyuganov, Gennadi

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Stalin's ghost: Boris Yeltsin and a pugnacious Parliament fight for control of the levers of power in Russia

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The Russian Parliament will meet Mar 10, 1993, to consider power-sharing proposals offered by Pres Yeltsin. Yeltsin and the Congress of People's Deputies disagree over economic reforms. Public opinion of Yeltsin is falling because of the poor economy.

Smuggling

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Yeltsin's challenge

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Vladimir Zhirinovsky, who finished third in the election for Russia's presidency with 6 million votes, is advocating a return to an authoritarian regime. He says he will get 60 million votes in the next election.

Politicians, Zhirinovsky, Vladimir

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