Russian politician on hunger strike over rigged ballot

Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 12 years ago
One mayoral candidate has gone on hunger strike over what he believes was a rigged ballot. His strike caught the attention of Vladimir Putin and galvanised the opposition movement into action.

Al Jazeera's Sue Turton reports from Astrakhan, Russia.

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