Russia's Presidential Elections

Panelists talked about the Russian presidential elections, and its implications for U.S.-Russian relations. Acting President and former KGB … read more

Panelists talked about the Russian presidential elections, and its implications for U.S.-Russian relations. Acting President and former KGB officer Vladimir Putin won the election with 52 percent of the vote, but Communist Party candidate Gennady Zyuganov had a stronger showing than expected with nearly 30 percent. Among the topics addressed were the future of anti-corruption efforts in Russia, the war in Chechnya, and future opposition movements in Russia. After their comments they answered questions from the audience. close

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Russia's Presidential Elections

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Program ID:
156239-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 27, 2000 | 10:08am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Mar 28, 2000 | 6:20am EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Mar 27, 2000 | 10:08am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 27, 2000 | 7:07pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 27, 2000 | 9:39pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 28, 2000 | 12:33am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 28, 2000 | 6:20am EST | C-SPAN 2
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