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Dmitry Medvedev Yekaterina Duntsova Independent Candidates Boris Nadezhdin Vladimir Putin Opposition Kremlin-backed Nikolai Kharitonov Leonid Slutsky Vladislav Davankov

Putin Critic Boris Nadezhdin Submits Bid for Russian Presidential Election

Despite Predictions of Imprisonment or Poisoning, Nadezhdin Gathers Significant Support Amid Speculation of Kremlin Coordination

Putin's Reelection Bid Backed by Russia's Ruling Party; Pro-Peace Candidate Nominated