The naked truth about women in Russian politics
Published 24 January, 2008, 05:56
Heated debates in Russia's State Duma could be about to get even hotter. Among the brand new deputies to win seats are four female ex athletes who have a history of letting it all hang out – for the cameras. All eyes are now on the Duma, to see whether these beautiful ladies bring a new kind of passion to political discussions.
With only 62 women among 388 men, Russia's State Duma is still very much a boys club. But the ladies have almost doubled their number since the last election.
A two-time Olympic champion, 28-year-old gymnast Svetlana Khorkina, who appeared naked in Playboy, says she came to the Duma only to work. She believes women can make a difference to the Parliament's work.
“If having more beautiful girls, my colleagues working here will considerably increase the Duma attendance – we'll consider it our great input,” she said.
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