Ryzhkov and Gudkov called for a single list of opposition on the basis of the “Yabloko” – RBC

The former co-chairman of the party Parnas Vladimir Ryzhkov and State Duma deputy Dmitry Gudkov (right) Photo: Sergey Savostianov / TASS

Vladimir Ryzhkov, Dmitry Gudkov called for a unified opposition list on the basis of the party “Yabloko”. They also expressed support for the candidacy of Grigory Yavlinsky in the presidential election in 2018

The former co-chairman of the party Parnas Vladimir Ryzhkov and State Duma deputy Dmitry Gudkov called for the creation of a single list of opposition on the basis of the party “Yabloko” in the run-up to parliamentary elections and They expressed support for the candidacy of the party founder Grigory Yavlinsky in the presidential election in 2018. This they said at the Congress of “Apple” on Sunday.

Ryzhkov said that he fully agrees with all the accents and estimates set out in the memorandum of “Apple”, and on the basis of the document should go to the polls.

«The opposition must not only be a single list in the elections to the State Duma, which, I am sure, will win, but also a single presidential candidate in 2018″, – the politician said

He added. that if such a single candidate will be determined by Yavlinsky, he was “fully support it».

Gudkov said that a priority condition for the party “Yabloko” is participation in the presidential campaign and the union on the basis of democratic memorandum. “I do not want war, I do not want the country to be isolated, I do not want to be the only independent candidate for the State Duma. I am ready to participate in the unification process, is ready to support any agreement that may arise between the democratic coalition, Parnassus, between the party “Yabloko”, – he said.

Gudkov explained RBC, which is a preliminary agreement of his nomination by the “Apple”. “I know that there are negotiations between the” Apple “and the Parnassus about to have a single candidate in some districts, and in view of my good relations with both parties, I want to be a single candidate,” – he added

According to the Political “Apple” a member of the Lion Shlosberg tasked to supervise talks coalition parties, as far as the support of the party and Ryzhkov Gudkov as a single-seat districts.

Do they enter the party list, it is not clear. The question of the federal part of the list is open to “Apple” as a whole – not part of Ryzhkov and Gudkov, and in most parts of the concept, says Schlossberg – the party is a discussion on this topic. “The range of the possible number of people in the federal part of the list – from one to five,” – he said

Sam Schlossberg proposes to include in the federal part of the list of United Democrats -. Politically important leaders, including independent politicians

«at the moment, with Gudkov and Ryzhkov specified single-member districts, stipulated unconditional party support for their nomination, they are invited to a wide cooperation with” Apple “, including – if desired by them – to join the” Apple ” and take in the high status of the party “, -. concluded Schlossberg

Ryzhkov at the time distanced himself from Parnassus, and agree with this party on cooperation had not been possible, reminds analyst Konstantin Kalachev. Gudkov We also have some differences with the leadership of Parnassus, he suggested.

Ryzhkov recently often appear on federal channels, he is trying to build relationships with the authorities, a systemic opposition, said Kalachev. “We have a chance Ryzhkov in the Altai region, and” Apple “are interested in it as an opportunity to avoid the collection of signatures,” – he said

The opposition frequently accuses the “Apple” in nedogovoropsposobnosti and secrecy, unwillingness to negotiate.. Prodemnstrirovav agreement with two powerful politicians, “Apple” relieved itself from the accusation, said Kalachev

«The party has shown that, although it is not ready to agree with the Parnassus like a party, with some opposition politicians to negotiate can -. On acceptance conditions Yavlinsky as a presidential candidate, “-. he sums up

Kalachev not sure” Apple “possible to overcome the barrier of 5% in the parliamentary elections, but several districts the party may well win, the analyst believes

at the weekend in Moscow held the second phase of the Congress of “Apple”. Party Chairman Emilia Slabunova offered to nominate Yavlinsky as a presidential candidate for elections in 2018. Members of the Congress supported this initiative.

Excluded from the party “Fair Russia” Dmitry Gudkov, the deputy will run in single-seat Tushino district of Moscow. Ryzhkov goes as single-mandate in the Altai Territory. Democratic coalition, which will go in the parliamentary elections under the brand Parnas, and “Apple” lead coalition talks on cooperation in the elections since the beginning of February. While these negotiations have not led to any result.