Today in News History
On June 16, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1922, General election in the Irish Free State: The pro-Treaty Sinn Féin party wins a large majority. In 1925, Artek, the most famous Young Pioneer camp of the Soviet Union, is established. In 1930, Sovnarkom establishes decree time in the USSR. In 1940, A Communist government is installed in Lithuania. In 1955, Artemy Troitsky, Russian journalist and critic was born. In 1961, While on tour with the Kirov Ballet in Paris, Rudolf Nureyev defects from the Soviet Union. In 1992, Vladimir Morozov, Russian swimmer was born. In 1995, The Astronomy Picture of the Day website is launched. In 2003, Pierre Bourgault, Canadian journalist and politician (born 1934) passed away. In 2015, American businessman Donald Trump announces his campaign to run for President of the United States in the upcoming election. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Campaign guidelines urge Russia’s ruling political party to hide its own branding at mass events to avoid voter backlash ahead of September elections
As Meduza has already reported, both Russia’s Presidential Administration and the ruling political party United Russia are concerned about a general climate of unpredictability in the country and its effect on their campaign ahead of State Duma elections scheduled for September 18–20. The ruling party plans to finalize and release its platform in late August.
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