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Improbable partners

Article Abstract:

Unity, a party linked to the Russian government, and the Communist party have setup an alliance. This could mean that the opposition groups favor the program of the government, while the majority supporting the government includes elements who oppose market reforms. Meanwhile, Russia appears to be having more success in its war in Chechnya, where Russian soldiers have reached central Grozny. There is still no certainty that the Russian forces will achieve a clear-cut victory in Chechnya.

Military aspects, Chechnya, Russia

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Introducing Civic Union: Russia

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Russia's newly formed Civic Union is a centrist political party which could provide Boris Yeltsin with the first strong opposition he has had to his sweeping reforms. It already comprises parliament's largest single block of seats, and advocates a more gradual pace of reform.

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Taxicabs and trains

Article Abstract:

Russia's effective governance is plagued by dozens of loosely connected parties, a weak coalition government, and inadequate constitutional guidelines. The entire spectrum of parties, philosophies and alliances is analyzed.

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