Russia: The Duma Election Result – And Beyond

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Russia has now completed its Duma elections held on Sunday, December 7, the fourth Duma elections in a decade, as well as 11 regional governor elections. In this note we offer an early analysis of the outcome, an assessment of market implications and medium-term political consequences, as well as look ahead to the March 2004 presidential elections, the re-formation of the government, and the policy agenda for the next four years.
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