Nytimes iconNytimesSep 20, 2026

They Have Almost No Chance in Russia’s Elections. Why Are They Running?

The liberal party Yabloko is fielding 98 candidates in this weekend's elections, a small miracle for antiwar Russians who cannot openly express their views.

They Have Almost No Chance in Russia’s Elections. Why Are They Running?

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The liberal party Yabloko is fielding 98 candidates in this weekend's elections, a small miracle for antiwar Russians who cannot openly express their views.

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The liberal party Yabloko is fielding 98 candidates in this weekend's elections, a small miracle for antiwar Russians who cannot openly express their views.

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