Tractor Driver Wins Election in Rural Russia

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A man won an election in a village. The village is Veniaminovo in Altai Krai, Russia. The man is a tractor driver named Grigory Meerson.

Grigory Meerson does not want the job. He says there was a deal before the election. The old village head, Gevorg Muradyan, made a deal with him.

Meerson was supposed to be an easy person to beat. Muradyan wanted to win the vote easily. But people voted for Meerson, and he was surprised.

Meerson thought it was a joke and he got drunk. He got money for being a candidate. Now he must give the money back, but he spent it.

They found a solution that makes both men happy. Meerson will sign papers for the village. Muradyan will run the village without being paid.

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Who won the election in the village?

A man named Grigory Meerson won the election.

Did Grigory Meerson want the job?

No, Grigory Meerson did not want the job.

What is the solution for Meerson and Muradyan?

Meerson will sign papers for the village, and Muradyan will run the village without being paid.

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