Vladimir Zhirinovsky (born in 1946) is leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR), he has become a credible politician and is seen as a threat to democratic progress in Russia.
Why is Vladimir Zhirinovsky famous?
His strong, sometimes bizarre views, advocating the use of nuclear weapons and promising the restoration of the Russian empire, initially cast him as a lightweight politician.
However, his ability to win third place out of six candidates in Russia's first free presidential elections in 1991, and the success of his party in winning nearly 23% of the vote and 15% of the seats in the December 1993 federal assembly elections, forced a reassessment.
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