PoliticsOver 20 Russian politicians barred from State Duma race over ‘extremist symbols’ charges
At least 21 Russian politicians have been charged with displaying what authorities classify as “extremist” or Nazi symbols. Such charges prevent them from standing for office. The cases come ahead of elections to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament. The figures were reported by Novaya Gazeta Europe, described as an independent Russian news outlet.
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Over 20 Russian politicians barred from State Duma race over ‘extremist symbols’ charges