United Russia

The All-Russian Political Party United Russia (, ) is a Russian political party, which is the current ruling party of Russia. Former President and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is leader of this party. Incumbent President Vladimir Putin, though not a member of the party, is its de-facto Leader. The party has controlled Russia for many years.

The party has most of the seats in the State Duma and in the Regional Parliaments. Because of this, United Russia is the most powerful political party in Russia. The party was started on 1 December 2001 when Unity, Fatherland – All Russia, and the Our Home – Russia became one party.

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Category:Political parties in Russia
Category:2001 establishments in Europe