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The resignation of Evgeni Primakov from the post of the leader
of Fatherland-All Russia faction will not affect his political
authority. This is how the Yabloko leader Grigory Yavlinsky commented
on the change of leadership in the Fatherland-All Russia faction.
According to Yavlinsky, Primakov’s status as a national politician
is more important than the nominal post of leader of one of the
Duma factions. Primakov enjoys the authority and respect from
all the deputies and factions of the State Duma, irrespective
of their political stance, noted Yavlinsky. At the same time,
Yavlinsky believes that the future of Fatherland-All Russia looked
unclear from the very moment when they decided to merge Fatherland
and Unity, rather than today. However, l it remains unclear how
these political structures will interact with each other, what
will be result of the union and how this will affect the work
of the State Duma. Yavlinsky added in conclusion: “This may be!
one of the explanations why Primakov thinks that he does not need
any nominal posts.”.
See also:
Grigory Yavlinsky:
Evgeni Primakov will maintain his political influence. Press Release.
September 3, 2001
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