Russia's Communist Party: A challenge for the Kremlin? | DW News

With parliamentary elections taking place in Russia in September, the Kremlin could be facing threats from within the so-called "systemic opposition". DW's Emily Sherwin met Communist politician Nikolai Bondarenko in Saratov who's determined not to be silenced.

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[fleekrushyt]

He is saying truth though. The government did give the wealth of russia to oligarchs and politicians

[arkarya]

That red flag shall once again flutter on the Kremlin

[grapentine]

I so hope you guys overcome your oligarchs in your beautiful country. Meanwhile wish us luck as we struggle to just address we have a problem with our oligarchs here in the USA

[james]

KPRF is the only legitimate opposition, not Navalny

[Octoberfurst]

I hope he and the communist party can make a comeback. They need to get rid of the super-rich oligarchs.

[ken-jeoi]

Russian Politics is the most interesting to watch

[paru-chinbaka]

Глазам не верю! Неужели Бондаренко этого добился?
Woow Our boy in Parliament actually made it, respect!!

[demisoldier]

I am proud to be a supporter of Bondarenko and live in the same country with him. I believe that he will be able to do a lot for the people of Russia! Unfortunately, he was deprived of the powers of a deputy illegally, but this will not stop him. Thank you so much for sanctifying the activities of this wonderful politician! Russia will be free! ❤️

[jamertheramer]

As an American looking at this, I really hope Russia do away with this oligarchal rule. Whether it be the Communist Party gaining traction or whoever. I like seeing nations move away from the American "money/the rich in politics" style

[TylerCWilliams]

Let's hope Bondarenko can become the leader of the party and make it a strong opposition to United Russia.

[dikasaja]

What an era, Communist politician is approved by Youtube

[destubae]

Everyone gangsta until Lenin wakes up in the Mausoleum and activates his sleeper cell agents

[darrellOOO]

Any news on Julian Assange or is that news verboten?

[maxkloss]

This is what Lenin said a Controlled Opposition.

[reshmithramesh]

Red Salute to Comade Nikolai. Communist Party is the true opposition. Not Navalny

[wille]

Dude, the US has gotten bad.
Russia: Hold my beer.

[SincereSentinel]

At this point anyone is better there than the current Autocracy.

[tommykaung]

US:Soviet Union? I thought you guys broke up.

Russia:YES! That's what we wanted you to think. Muhahahahha!

[Eltipoquevisteayer]

Navalny who? We are talking about REAL opposition

[johnarnehansen]

I think that Russia and Ukraine should advocate for state socialism! I think that imperialism is going to destroy Russia and Ukraine within seconds.