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| Campaign | 2012 Russian presidential election |
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| Candidate | Vladimir Zhirinovsky Leader of theLiberal Democratic Party of Russia (1991-present) Member of theState Duma (1993-present) Leader of theLiberal Democratic Party of the Soviet Union (1991-92) |
| Affiliation | Liberal Democratic Party of Russia |
| Slogan(s) | "Vote Zhirinovsky, or things will get worse".[1] |
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Chairman of theLiberal Democratic Party of Russia 1992–2022 Elections | ||
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TheVladimir Zhirinovsky 2012 presidential campaign was the election campaign ofLiberal Democratic Party leaderVladimir Zhirinovsky in the2012 election.
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On the last episode of debates with Prokhorov, just before the elections, Zhirinovsky caused a scandal by the Russian celebrities that supported Prokhorov, including a pop-diva and a veteran of Russian pop sceneAlla Pugacheva, "prostitutes". Pugacheva had responded to those remarks by saying, "I thought you are an artful person, politician, cunning man, but you are just a clown and a psycho". Zhirinovsky retorted by declaring, "I am what I am. And such is my charm".[2]
A 30-second video advertisement released by the campaign received significant attention, appearing on Youtube as "Zhirinovsky beats donkey!",[3] Showing Zhirinovsky riding a donkey. Whooping the animal after it got stuck in the snow, the video gained attention also by animal organizations, accusing Zhirinovsky ofcruelty to animals.[4]
Zhirinovsky opposed using foreign words,[5] also stating that certain cities should restore their Soviet-era names.[6]
Zhirinovsky stated that: "Dark-skinned street vendors in Moscow make it look like a non-Russian city. This is a black stain that should be eradicated." Also stating for the "preservation of the white race".[7]
Zhirinovsky stated that he will remove all limitations from all forms of economy and to influence such activity by taxation.[8]
He advocated a two-child-tax[9] and advocated banningMarriage of convenience.[6]
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