Therefore, the new communist parliamentarians will not find many people in government structures who seriously oppose them. More importantly, the KPRF satisfies the imperial restorative mood in Russia, supports Russian national dignity, and preserves the belief in Russia's historical strengths. Zyuganov has successfully exploited the unfulfilled desire for a mighty Russia which exists today. Zyuganov himself is a traditionalist, who pays political homage to the Russian Orthodox church, state and nation. There is a growing restorative nostalgia among the voters.
People yearn for lost Soviet welfare and stability.
It is an environment which Zyuganov has exploited better than any other politician. While Russia is undergoing both a statehood and national identity crisis, the imperial and Soviet traditions offer a sense of order and stability. The new communists have combined both in their new ideology, with great success.