Russian presidential election, 1996

Presidential elections were held in the Russian Federation in 1996. Incumbent Russian President Boris Yeltsin was seeking a four-year term. The first round was held on Sunday, June 16 1996. Boris Yeltsin and Communist challenger Gennady Zyuganov met in the runoff round on July 3; they finished first and second in the first round (June 16) with 35 and 32 percent of the vote respectively. Yeltsin won the second round with 53 percent of the vote compared to Zyuganov's 40 percent. The inauguration ceremony took place on August 9 1996.

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Russian Federation - 1996 - Russian President - Boris Yeltsin - June 16 - Gennady Zyuganov - July 3 - August 9

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