At the beginning of 2024, an unprecedented phenomenon took place in Russia – tens of thousands of the country’s citizens lined up to sign in support of B. Nadezhdin’s candidacy in the presidential elections.
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The politician, calling himself an independent candidate, promised changes within the country and cautiously criticized Russia’s war started in Ukraine.
Although B. Nadezhdin was removed from the election race for formal procedural reasons before he could officially become a candidate, this situation was beneficial to both sides for a while.
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The Kremlin could simulate political pluralism and demonstrate that opposition still exists in the country, while B. Nadezhdin himself got the chance to strengthen his recognition, fulfill political ambitions, and become one of the most prominent figures on the political scene at that time.
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