Russians Are Urged to Vote in Presidential Elections
( 29 Feb 08 – RV) President Vladimir Putin urged Russians today to get out and vote
in Sunday's presidential election, though its outcome appears to be all but certain.
Putin told Russians that their support will be important for Russia's next president
so he can be «effective and confident.» Manager of Russia Eurasia Programme and the
UK based Chatham House Institute is James Nixey. He says a large turn out at the polls
is important for the election’s legitimacy…