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.
© Sputnik / Iliya Pitalev / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinivsly at the EMERCOM National Crisis Situation Control Center in Moscow.

Vladimir Zhirinivsly at the EMERCOM National Crisis Situation Control Center in Moscow.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Fedorenko / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinovsky (L) during a meeting with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi (R).

Vladimir Zhirinovsky (L) during a meeting with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi (R).
© Sputnik / Alexander Polyakov / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinovsky (C) delivers a speech at a campaign rally.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky (C) delivers a speech at a campaign rally.
© Sputnik / Vitaliy Belousov / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinovsky visits ZAO Sovkhoz Imeni Lenina (Lenin State Farm).

Vladimir Zhirinovsky visits ZAO Sovkhoz Imeni Lenina (Lenin State Farm).
© Sputnik / Ruslan Krivobok / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinovsky participates in the Russian Airborne Forces Day celebrations in Moscow.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky participates in the Russian Airborne Forces Day celebrations in Moscow.
© Sputnik / Sergey Pyatakov / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinovsky participates in a St. Valentine's Day celebration.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky participates in a St. Valentine's Day celebration.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Vyatkin / Go to the mediabankRussian presidential candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky (C).

Russian presidential candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky (C).
© Sputnik / Petr Chernov / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinovsky rides the subway home after a long day at the parliament.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky rides the subway home after a long day at the parliament.
© Sputnik / Anton Denisov / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinovsky visits an animal shelter in Moscow.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky visits an animal shelter in Moscow.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Vyatkin / Go to the mediabankRussian presidential candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky working out.

Russian presidential candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky working out.
© Sputnik / Vladimir Fedorenko / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinovsky takes part in the free press festival at Gorky Park in Moscow.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky takes part in the free press festival at Gorky Park in Moscow.
© Sputnik / Ekaterina Chesnokova / Go to the mediabankVladimir Zhirinovsky attends the closing ceremony of the 39th Moscow International Film Festival.

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