Vladimir Zhirinovsky: Industrialization Without Migrants

                                       Vladimir Zhirinovsky (L) during a meeting with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi (R).

Vladimir Zhirinovsky, 71, is a veteran Russian politician whose career dates back to the early 1990s. The leader of Russia's Liberal-Democratic Party (LDPR) for almost a quarter century, he has run for president five times already and keeps trying.

 

Vladimir Zhirinovsky, best known for his hard-line populist rhetoric, supports the large-scale re-industrialization of Russia. He has promised to support small businesses, guarantee tax-exemption for the industrial sector and scientific institutions, and to come down hard on corruption. He has also proposed to establish a new USSR that would include Iran and Turkey.

Vladimir Zhirinivsly at the EMERCOM National Crisis Situation Control Center in Moscow.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky (C) delivers a speech at a campaign rally.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky visits ZAO Sovkhoz Imeni Lenina (Lenin State Farm).

                                Vladimir Zhirinovsky participates in the Russian Airborne Forces Day celebrations in Moscow.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky participates in a St. Valentine's Day celebration.

Russian presidential candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky (C).

                                                 Vladimir Zhirinovsky rides the subway home after a long day at the parliament.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky visits an animal shelter in Moscow.

Russian presidential candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky working out.

                                      Vladimir Zhirinovsky takes part in the free press festival at Gorky Park in Moscow.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky attends the closing ceremony of the 39th Moscow International Film Festival.