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Russian liberal politician Boris Nadezhdin took part in the presidential elections, although he was banned from running. After visiting the polling station where he cast his vote, he was surrounded by a crowd of supporters.
Mr. Nadezhdin has been an active advocate for an end to hostilities in Ukraine, and his campaign garnered widespread support during the signature campaign for the election. However, he was disqualified from the vote due to invalid signatures of support collected.
This case shows the tense political situation in Russia and the obstacles that liberal politicians face in the process of election campaigns. Despite their popularity and support among a section of the population, they often face administrative obstacles and political constraints that limit their ability to participate in the political process.
