Social Democratic Party of Russia
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The Social Democratic Party of Russia was a political party
founded in Russia
by Mikhail Gorbachev
on November 26, 2001. First name of party is: Social Democratic Party of Russia (United). It was a coalition
of several social democratic parties, had approximately 12,000 members, but had no seats
in the Russian State Duma
. Gorbachev resigned as party leader in May 2004 over a disagreement with party chairman Konstantin Titov
who had insisted, over Gorbachev's opposition, on a deal with the pro-Kremlin
United Russia Party
in the previous year's general election.
Konstantin Titov, in turn, announced his resignation at the 3rd convention of the party held September 4, 2004. The convention elected the new chairman, Vladimir Kishenin, leader of the Party of Social Justice, who was favoured by Titov.
Presenting himself, Kishenin mentioned that he studied in a KGB
college in 1972-1975. When asked why he was a trusted representative for Vladimir Putin
during the last presidential election, Kishenin explained that this was done at the request of Vladislav Surkov
, deputy director of the President's Administration.
On April 13, 2007, the party lost its official status due to its small membership. The vast majority of the party's base has regrouped under the banner of Union of Social-Democrats, a new party organized and led by Mikhail Gorbachev, founded on October 20, 2007.
(RSDUY, Russian
: Российский социал-демократический союз молодёжи). RSDUY was founded in 2000 and have official status. RSDUY is an observer of International Union of Socialist Youth
.
Political party
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founded in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
by Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Gorbachev
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev is a former Soviet statesman, having served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1985 until 1991, and as the last head of state of the USSR, having served from 1988 until its dissolution in 1991...
on November 26, 2001. First name of party is: Social Democratic Party of Russia (United). It was a coalition
Coalition
A coalition is a pact or treaty among individuals or groups, during which they cooperate in joint action, each in their own self-interest, joining forces together for a common cause. This alliance may be temporary or a matter of convenience. A coalition thus differs from a more formal covenant...
of several social democratic parties, had approximately 12,000 members, but had no seats
Office
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in the Russian State Duma
State Duma
The State Duma , common abbreviation: Госду́ма ) in the Russian Federation is the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia , the upper house being the Federation Council of Russia. The Duma headquarters is located in central Moscow, a few steps from Manege Square. Its members are referred to...
. Gorbachev resigned as party leader in May 2004 over a disagreement with party chairman Konstantin Titov
Konstantin Titov
Konstantin Alekseyevich Titov was the governor of the Samara Region, Russian Federation from 1991 till 2007.-Notes:...
who had insisted, over Gorbachev's opposition, on a deal with the pro-Kremlin
Moscow Kremlin
The Moscow Kremlin , sometimes referred to as simply The Kremlin, is a historic fortified complex at the heart of Moscow, overlooking the Moskva River , Saint Basil's Cathedral and Red Square and the Alexander Garden...
United Russia Party
United Russia
United Russia is a centrist political party in Russia and the largest party in the country, currently holding 315 of the 450 seats in the State Duma. The party was founded in December 2001, through a merger of the Unity and Fatherland-All Russia parties...
in the previous year's general election.
Konstantin Titov, in turn, announced his resignation at the 3rd convention of the party held September 4, 2004. The convention elected the new chairman, Vladimir Kishenin, leader of the Party of Social Justice, who was favoured by Titov.
Presenting himself, Kishenin mentioned that he studied in a KGB
KGB
The KGB was the commonly used acronym for the . It was the national security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 until 1991, and was the premier internal security, intelligence, and secret police organization during that time.The State Security Agency of the Republic of Belarus currently uses the...
college in 1972-1975. When asked why he was a trusted representative for Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin served as the second President of the Russian Federation and is the current Prime Minister of Russia, as well as chairman of United Russia and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Union of Russia and Belarus. He became acting President on 31 December 1999, when...
during the last presidential election, Kishenin explained that this was done at the request of Vladislav Surkov
Vladislav Surkov
Vladislav Yuryevich Surkov is a Russian businessman and politician. Currently he is a First Deputy Chief of Staff of the President of the Russian Federation and a top aide to Vladimir Putin. Vladislav Surkov is widely seen as the main ideologist of the Kremlin...
, deputy director of the President's Administration.
On April 13, 2007, the party lost its official status due to its small membership. The vast majority of the party's base has regrouped under the banner of Union of Social-Democrats, a new party organized and led by Mikhail Gorbachev, founded on October 20, 2007.
Youth organization
Youth organization of Social Democratic Party of Russia is Russian Social-Democratic Union of YouthRussian Social-Democratic Union of Youth
Russian Social-Democratic Union of Youth is a Russian non-governmental organization founded in December 2000 with Mikhail Gorbachev’s support as a youth branch of the Russian United Social Democratic Party and a member of International Union of...
(RSDUY, Russian
Russian language
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: Российский социал-демократический союз молодёжи). RSDUY was founded in 2000 and have official status. RSDUY is an observer of International Union of Socialist Youth
International Union of Socialist Youth
The International Union of Socialist Youth encompasses socialist, social democratic and Labour Party youth organizations from more than 100 states of the world...
.
External links
- translation of the Social Democratic Party of Russia Official Website
- translation of the Novye Izvestia article on the 3rd convention.
- Russia Bans Party Founded by Gorbachev, mosnews.com, April 13, 2007