The coordinator of the Left Front movement Sergei Udaltsov has said he supports the idea of uniting all Russian leftist forces into a social-democratic "mega-party."
A lawmaker of the A Just Russia party Dmitry Gudkov said on Sunday that his party may merge with other social-democratic forces, such as the Communists and the unregistered Left Front.
“The Left Front and I personally have been calling for all leftist organizations, parties and movements to unite into a new leftist mega-party: modern, with fresh faces included in the leadership. But, of course, our veterans and experienced politicians will also be present. There will be a place for everyone,” Udaltsov told RIA Novosti.
He said that such party would gather more votes at various elections than all leftist parties can garner individually.
“I won’t get ahead of myself and guarantee that we will be able to unite everyone. Consultations are underway, but we must intensify them and speed them up, and discuss the issue with tangible results already in mind,” Udaltsov added.
