Russian Presidential "Election" - March 2, 2008

[Harry Hayfield]

You wanted a 9/11 moment? You need to be careful!

Breaking News: An explosion has been reported in the south of Russia.

[Harry Hayfield]

Data from the Russian Electoral Commission (broadcast by Russia Today). Colours as used by the Russian Electoral Commissions

Andrey Bogdanov 125,230 votes (1.50%)
Dmitry Medvedev 5,400,004 votes (64.54%)
Vladimir Zhirinovsky 1,067,795 votes (12.76%)
Gennady Zyuganov 1,658,795 votes (19.83%)

At the bottom of the screen there is a figure of 15.92%. I'm assuming this is votes counted / stations reporting.

[Harry Hayfield]

Some more data based on maps

Zhirinovsky's base appears to be in the southeastern corner of Russia.
Zyuganov's base appears to be on the North Russian coast
For someone so barnstormingly in the lead, his vote seems to be not as widespread as the vote suggests (with only 3 districts convincingly voting for him)

I am taking pics of the graphics to post in the gallery shortly

[Harry Hayfield]

Maps (as broadcast on Russia Today)

[Harry Hayfield]

When does Medvedev actually take office?

May 7th 2008 (according to Russia Today)