The leader of the Russian Communist Party and its candidate in the presidential elections, Gennady Zyuganov, started the election campaign today by presenting a program in which he promised to introduce free education and study, increase pensions and nationalize part of the banking and energy sectors.
"If you elect me as president, I promise free education, including high school, pensions of 500 to 600 euros, more than the average cost of living in Russia. With your help, we will completely recover the aviation and military industries, shipbuilding and agriculture," Zyuganov said. supporters.
As reported by the Russian media, he promised that natural resources will be owned by the state, as well as to nationalize part of the banking and energy sectors, along with the modernization of industry based on the highest achievements in the field of scientific and technical progress.
"Nationalization must be carried out strictly according to the law. We will support small and medium-sized enterprises, because we cannot do without them," Zyuganov said, adding that in case of his victory, the government of national trust will be led by patriots and professionals.
He promised that if he wins the elections, he will significantly increase the payments for agriculture by allocating 10 to 15 percent of the budget.
The Communist Party won 19,95 percent of the vote in parliamentary elections held on December 4, placing it second behind Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia, which won with 49,4 percent of the vote.
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