Elections in Russia

Another Successor

Fidel CastroAlthough the number 70% sounds impressive it's 49% of all the registered voters and 37% of all the Russian population. It's not even majority in all senses. But Kremlin propagandists try to turn it that "Whole Russia is supporting Medvedev and Putin's plan". It is not. However, if we look at it from the historical point of view, Medvedev is (according to the numbers) the most popular president in Russia since 1991. Is this really so?... full story


By ALEXEY SIDORENKO
from Moscow, RUSSIA


Retirement after 49 years of ruling

From Castro to Castro

Fidel Castro"To my dearest compatriots, who have recently honored me so much by electing me a member of the Parliament where so many agreements should be adopted of utmost importance to the destiny of our Revolution, I am saying that I will neither aspire to nor accept, I repeat, I will neither aspire to nor accept the positions of President of the State Council and Commander in Chief" - Fidel Castro... full story


By GABRIELA ZAGO
from Pelotas, BRAZIL




Elections in Russia
Another Successor


Retirement after 49 years of ruling
From Castro to Castro