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20 JUNE 2023
MOSCOW - RUSSIAN FEDERATION

| ELECTION OF VIKTOR IVCHENKO

| After the death of Vladimir Putin, members of the state security apparatus, military, interior ministry and other sectors of the state and society initiated a grand operation to save Russia from the remnants of Putin – his clique of pseudo-royals, oligarchs, fat cats and doggish politicians. With success in arresting high-ranking political figures such as Dmitry Medvedev, oligarchs such as Igor Sechin to officials at the local level, Gennadiy Limonov and other prominent actors within the operation established the Provisional Council of State and tasked it with overseeing Russia’s transition from the illegal SGRI to Russian democracy. Notable aspects of this transition have included the indictments of traitors and collaborators, and also the Astrakhan Agreement with former SGRI member states. However the most important aspect, one which demonstrates a new reality for Russia, is the preparation for free and fair elections [with conditions].

The promise of free and fair elections is one that breathed a sigh of relief to many Russians who seek stability and peace. The Provisional Council, recognising the importance of elections, had taken several steps to ensure they are free of interference, free to all citizens eligible to vote, and free of foreign interference although not international oversight. Most notable of these steps was the banning of several political organisations who collaborated with Putin such as United Russia, it’s All-Russia People’s Front and it’s members. Parties suspected of collaboration were temporarily suspended (pending investigation), although many of its members were free to run as independents. Lastly, parties harbouring anti-democratic, regressive or Putinist views were subject to review, many banned, with some members arrested on grounds of treason. Theses measures taken by the Provisional Council, although may be viewed anti-democratic by some in the west, are necessary steps to ensure Russia’s progression past the stain of Putin’s SGRI as well as the radical conservative ideology perpetuated by the regime...an ideology at odds with Russian history and Russian people. Overall and with the support of the Russian masses, the measures ensured the legitimacy of the election and set a strong precedent for the future.

Though elections were scheduled 3 months after national restoration, parties were able to field potential candidates with independents joining the race soon after. Crowded, the pool of candidates dwindled considerably as many dropped and coalitions were made until two candidates, Viktor Ivchenko and Leonid Volkov became forerunners of the democratic elections. Provisional Councillor Viktor Ivchenko, and his Coalition of the Left and Democrats ran on a strong de-putinification and anti-rightist platform, and stressed the need for reconciliation abroad and state attention to the plight of the citizen domestically. Backed by all members of the Provisional Council, Mr. Ivchenko held a further favourable position in Russia as he directly participated in the national restoration. His credible opposition, Leonid Volkov and the People’s Alliance ran on a liberal platform calling for sweeping reforms of government and pro-europeanism alongside standard anti-putinism found throughout the election. The two throughout the election cycle engaged in vicious campaigning and political maneuvering, the kind never before seen in Russia with both sides hurling accusations of anti-democratic values, neo-putin ideas, and corruption amongst others. This bitter fight between Viktor Ivchenko and Leonid Volkov, with all of its viciousness, would come to an end on the 20 May as citizens across Russia cast their ballots.

As polls across the country began to close from east to west, Russians would finally see the fruit of their democratic participation. Leonid Volkov, would take a commanding lead in the urban centres in the Far East and notably in many of the ethnic republics, a theme that would be common throughout the election. As the night progressed however, Volkov’s lead would dwindle and eventually be overtaken by Ivchenko, especially as votes in the more populous west were tallied. Ivchenko would extend his lead considerably, capturing majorities in most of western Russia outside of the major urban areas of Moscow and St Peterburg. By the end of the night the result of the election was undeniably clear, Russia had elected Viktor Ivchenko and his coalition of the left and russian democrats:

RESULTS:

Presidential Election:

Ivchenko, Viktor Ivanovich – 55.1%
Volkov, Leonid Mikhailovich – 44.8%

Legislative Election: 450 Seats

Left and Democrats Coalition – 234
People’s Alliance – 101
Independent – 70
Civic-Unity Coalition – 24
Yabloko – 17
Civic Platform – 4

Upon securing victory in Russia’s special election, President-elect Viktor Ivchenko gave a humble yet fiery address to his supporters and all of Russia. In his address, he spoke of the peoples triumph in exercising their democratic right, and vowed to uphold the people's democracy within the Russian circumstance. The President-elect further pledged his service to the people and their plight and vowed to continuously improve their economic and social conditions, as well as strengthening the fraternities of peoples and nationalities of the Russian Federation. Lastly, Ivchenko spoke of the bright future ahead for Russia, and urged all Russians to do their part in constructing such a future. |