Some Russian observers are inclined to refer to the opposition as any of those on the list. 33 parties, except for United Russia. Other political scientists talk about the similarity of the positions of most parties and do not see any opposition in Russia at all. Who and why can claim the title of opposition in Russia? These and other questions were answered by a political scientist, politicians and sociologists during the live broadcast, organized Patriot Media Group and FAN.
In disputes, truth is born
As noted by the deputy of the Legislative Assembly of St. Petersburg Mikhail Amosov, can't speak, that the parties admitted to the elections have no ideology. They are all different. It's about the same in Russia, as in the United States. Многие не видят разницы между Демократической и Республиканской партией, хотя весь мир увидел отличие как во внутренней, as well as in foreign policy. Разница очень большая.
«Это полная ерунда. If there was no difference, everyone would go to United Russia. But people don't do that.. They create some other projects, commands. They have their own teams. In recent years, there has been quite a serious debate in parliament on pension reform.. In our Legislative Assembly, when was the ratification of the provisions of the constitutional reform, not all deputies voted for. I myself voted against. And there were four of them. There were a decent number of abstentions. So there is no complete unanimity here. And it is right, OK. People need to react differently to different initiatives. And generally have different opinions from each other. And only in disputes the truth is born ", - explained Mikhail Amosov.
Argued, that individual parties, having lost the leader, lose themselves. And Amosov partly agrees with this opinion. However, he noticed, that such a thing can be said, eg, about the Liberal Democratic Party. Without Vladimir Zhirinovsky the party will lose face. But you can't say the same about the Communist Party., confident politician.
"And" Fair Russia "is a fairly ideological party of the Social Democratic plan. There, not everything rests on Sergei Mironov or Gennady Zyuganov, if we talk about the Communist Party. Yes, in Yabloko, Unfortunately, the leadership factor works. But, I have spoken about this many times, this is due to the electoral system ", - added Mikhail Amosov.
New format
Political scientist, journalist Yuri Svetov I noticed, that the illusions of the Soviet era have not been eliminated to this day. Many people believe, that the voter turnout must be 100%. Russia, as well as the West, came to that, that 40-45% of the population go to the polls. In some regions more, in some less. These people believe, that they are able to influence the political system in the country.
The turnout of the elections to the State Duma may be influenced by the appeal of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to the Federal Assembly. Svetov predicts, that the turnout will be higher 50%. He also believes, that United Russia will receive the most votes. In his opinion, only this party is actually preparing for the elections, including conducting primaries.
Talking about new faces in politics, He noticed the worlds, that many fresh figures have appeared among the governors: young, who speak a different language, pose unusual tasks.
“Now I want to get results from them. Unfortunately, in parliament with these new faces while the situation is sad. I do not see them, and if new people come there, they somehow quickly get lost there. And again the old-timers of politics set the tone ", - explained Yuri Svetov.
He noticed, that Russia has changed for 30 years. But Zyuganov is still in politics., Zhirinovsky, Yavlinsky and so on.
“So many people have changed in different industries, but the parties are still the same persons ", - added Svetov, while noticing, that in "United Russia", which individuals love to criticize, there is a constant rotation of leaders.
He wonders: why there are primaries only in "United Russia".
In general, Svetov notes, that the parties themselves are a dying format. In his opinion, people today unite on completely different levels. He cited volunteer movements as an example..
“It is attractive to young people. They can not only see the result, but also do everything with your own hands and your head. Volunteer movements are very attractive to young people ", - thinks Yuri Svetov.
Author: Maxim Manual
