«New» Political Parties of Russian Federation: Electoral Achievements And Perspectives

Abstract

The article is concerned on election problems and perspectives of Russian opposition parties. The focus of the article is on political parties created after 2012. Article reveals the parties which were successful in regional and local elections. Also it is determined which of them can get maximum election chances in future. Electoral niches which can be taken with such parties, appeared after 2012, away from major political players is pointed. The circumstances that can prevent the electoral success of such parties are also noted. The conclusion that chances of the parties created after 2012 on real electoral success in nearest future is made.