The new chairman of the “Yabloko” elected Emilia Slabunovu – RBC

Member of the Legislative Assembly of Karelia Emilia Slabunova

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The new chairman of the “Yabloko” was the deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Karelia Emilia Slabunova, reports RBC. To choose it, it took two rounds.

In the first round Slabunova also won, gaining 74 votes out of 152. However, it was not enough for the majority of three votes, and it was decided to hold a second round. Second place in the voting took ex-deputy of the Legislative Assembly of the Pskov Schlossberg, received 38 votes. Fishermen received 19 votes Gnezdilov -12.

In the second round of elections for Slabunova proglosoval 91 delegates with the necessary 78. Leo Schlossberg received 56 votes. Another seven ballots were declared invalid.

At the beginning of the congress on Saturday, “Apple”, delegates decided the key issue of this Congress: whether to limit the presidency to two terms in the party. Discussion of the proposed amendments to the Political lasted about 12 hours.

Yavlinsky advocated that the party needs new faces before the elections to the Duma in 2016. “I am also afraid of Science Experiment. But are we in a position where there than take the risk? “- Wondered it.

Mitrokhin, who after two terms in the party leadership he announced his candidacy, on the other hand, called the amendment a populist and risky ahead of elections . Mitrokhin insisted that the chairman should stay in office as long as it is effective. As an alternative, he proposed to run for one year, to hold the party in the elections.

However, the delegates voted in favor of limiting the party’s presidency: the adoption of the amendments voted for 113 people, only 20 voted against. Announcement of the results of the voting hall applauded.

After the adoption of the amendments Mitrokhin said he did not consider it possible to put forward a candidate. Yavlinsky Mitrokhin thanked for his position and said that he did a lot for the good of the party. “I also beg to treat with understanding the fact that I, too, will not run for chairman of the party” – said the founder of “Yabloko».

After the adoption of the amendments at the Congress were nominated Alexander Gnezdilova and Sergei Ivanenko from Moscow , Nikolai Rybakov from St. Petersburg, as well as the deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Karelia Emilia Slabunovoy. Also delegates parties nominated former deputy Leo Shlosberg Pskov and political adviser Sergei Grigorov Yavlinsky. Ivanenko and Gregory immediately recused himself.

Mitrokhin and Yavlinsky expressed support Slabunovoy. Yavlinsky said that the deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Karelia led Lyceum Petrozavodka and has extensive political experience. For candidature Karelian deputy mayor of Petrozavodsk expressed Galina Shirshina – leaflets with her words in support Slabunovoy distributed in the hall shortly before the discussion of candidates.

In support Shlosberg expressed by members of the political committee of the party Viktor Sheynis. He noted that he appreciates Shlosberg for his courage and independence, and that he understands exactly the task of the party. Also for the former deputy spoke Pskov Valery Borshchev.

For Slabunovoy candidacy, leaving the race, also spoke Gnezdilov. “As a team player, I vote for the human team,” – he explained. Fishermen also expressed support for the candidate from the Republic of Karelia.

«Please Lev Markovich not make hasty decisions – addressed to Slabunova Schlossberg before the second round of voting. – Lev Markovich, so we need you, together we will move mountains. ”