Russia - Pro Zyuganov Rally

(3 Apr 1996) T/I: 10:04:50 With opinion polls showing Boris Yeltsin rapidly catching up with communist leader Gennady Zyuganov in the Russian presidential election campaign, Zyuganov is trying to attract young voters. On Tuesday (2/4) he appeared at a youth rally in Moscow which featured pop singers. Those attending the rally ranged from smartly-dressed communist league members turning out to support their leader, to spike-haired punks there for the music. I SHOWS: MOSCOW, RUSSIA 2/4 Exterior of Taganskaya Theatre; Int theatre, youngsters; Punks; War veterans; Youth inquiring about joining young communist league; Leader of the hardline Communist Party “Working Russia“ Victor Anpilov entering Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov entering; Zyuganov coming up stairs; Hall with youths; Punk with shaved head; Youths waving hands; Youngster drinking beer; Zyuganov entering the theatre room; Signing and giving out visitor’s cards; Opening the festival; Zyuganov saying hello to the crowd; Military band singing; Keyboard player; Zyuganov in the audience; Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: You can license this story through AP Archive: