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A Just Russia,[1][2] (Russian: Справедливая Россия, СР, Spravedlivaya Rossiya, SR), also translated as Fair Russia[3], is a social democratic political party in Russia currently holding 38 of the 450 seats in the State Duma. It was formed on October 28, 2006, as a merger of Rodina, the Russian Party of Life and the Russian Pensioners' Party.[4] Later, 6 further minor parties joined. A Just Russia's platform is based on the principles of fairness, freedom and solidarity. It calls for a "New Socialism of the 21st Century", which guarantees the rights and freedom sof the individual and ensures the proper functioning of a welfare state. In 2011, Nikolai Levichev was elected as party chairman, succeeding Sergey Mironov who led the party in 2006–2011.
A Just Russia Справедливая Россия | |
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Leader | Nikolai Levichev |
Founded | October 28, 2006 |
Headquarters | Moscow |
Ideology | Social democracy |
Political position | Centre-left |
European affiliation | None |
International affiliation | Socialist International (Observer) |
Colours | White, Blue, Red |
Seats in the State Duma | 38 / 450
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Website | |
http://www.spravedlivo.ru | |