United Russia’s Program Failure
Andrey Pertsev sums up the political week (August 24−28)
United Russia concluded its congress by adopting an electoral program that critics say falls short of its promises and adequately addresses the country's current issues. The party delayed the decision, citing the ever-changing situation in the country, but the final document remains a lengthy and vague text, lacking concrete details and coming into conflict with actual state policy.
United Russia emphasizes vague social promises and military support for those involved in the invasion of Ukraine, without specifying how these promises will be fulfilled. The program contains absurd claims such as Russia having the world's fourth-largest economy and the absurd promise of holding All-Russian Fashion Weeks. While Vladimir Putin is mentioned twice, emphasizing him as the "unchanging leader," there are no concrete figures or concrete promises in the program.
The vagueness of the program and its lack of connection to the country's actual situation highlight the party's apparent disconnection from the electorate and its inability to influence decisions made by the Kremlin and the government.
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