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Party of Deeds' Vitaly Obedin Sparks Democracy Debate After Abstaining From Putin Vote

Obedin's bold move challenges party norms. Now, all eyes are on the Yakutsk branch to see if it can translate online support into offline activism.

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Party of Deeds' Vitaly Obedin Sparks Democracy Debate After Abstaining From Putin Vote

Vitaly Obedin, head of the regional finance branch of the 'Party of Deeds' in Yakutia, has made waves recently. He abstained from voting for Vladimir Putin's nomination at the party's congress, a move supported by the party's secretary, Alexei Lapushkin, who sees it as a sign of internal democracy. Obedin has also proposed the 'Parliament without a mandate' project and supported a regional bill to reduce real estate taxes.

Obedin's initiatives have gained traction. His 'Parliament without a mandate' project was supported by many regional branches of the 'Party of Deeds'. Alexei Lapushkin praised the Yakutsk branch's work, describing it as active and led by an initiative-taking leader. Obedin has denied rumors of resignation, affirming his commitment to the party despite abstaining from voting for Putin's candidacy.

The 'Party of Deeds' maintains a democratic stance, according to Lapushkin. He believes that democracy in Russia is evident within the party, with no 'disloyal branches'. Despite Obedin's abstention, Lapushkin assures that all regional branches are treated equally. Meanwhile, the editorial notes that the Yakutsk branch should focus on offline activities to make a significant impact in the upcoming elections.

Vitaly Obedin's actions and initiatives have sparked discussions about democracy within the 'Party of Deeds' and the party's stance on regional finance issues. Despite abstaining from voting for Putin's candidacy, Obedin remains committed to the party. The Yakutsk branch's future impact may depend on its ability to balance online presence with offline activism.

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