Russia officially sets presidential election for March 4, 2012November 25, 2011 - 14:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Federation Council, the upper house of Russian parliament, will on Friday, November 25, set presidential election for March 4, 2012. In line with the law on presidential elections, the vote should take place on the second Sunday of the month of the previous presidential polls. But in 2012, the second Sunday of March will be a working day in Russia, so the vote will take place on the first Sunday, which is March 4. The Federation Council’s resolution on the election date will come into force after it is published in a government newspaper, which should take place not later than five days following the setting of the election date. The election campaign kicks off at the moment the resolution is published, RIA Novosti reported Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, who will run for president, is widely expected to win the race. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |