Vladimir Zhirinovsky — the leader of one of the first parties that emerged in the USSR after the abolition of the monopoly of the Communist Party, and, beginning with the first Russian presidential elections in 1991, is always present in the policy on a more or less prominent roles. His party — (LDPSS then Liberal Democratic Party — in the 1999 elections was called "Zhirinovsky Bloc") — "a party leader", the staff of his associates over time than me.In 1991, as the leader LDPSS Zhirinovsky publicly supported the coup and called their opponents "scum", but not punished, because at the time of the event did not hold any public office. [52] [53]Zhirinovsky — the only one who participated in the five presidential elections in Russia (1991, 1996, 2000, 2008, 2012). After a sensational result in the Duma elections in 1993 had the right to form a faction and all subsequent Dumas.Zhirinovsky's political activity is characterized by extremely bright and often cause scandalous populist statements. Zhirinovsky's name was associated with a number of public scandals and fights (especially in 1994-1995.) , Which added to his popularity among voters. Analysts often regard the vote for Zhirinovsky as a manifestation of so-called protest votes.In 1995, the issue came out of the program "One on One," in which Zhirinovsky Nemtsov doused with orange juice. In 2003, he recorded a video message to U.S. President George W. Bush, in which he sharply condemns the war in Iraq and expressed his attitude to it, and people related to it (Rice, Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky) , using profanity. Often accused of disrespect to opponents. During the presidential debate in 2012, has repeatedly threatened opponents with death or imprisonment in the event of coming to power.In addition, Zhirinovsky often takes part in various TV shows ("Survivor,"Star,"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,"The Great Race" and others) , which further adds to it popularity. Also recorded several albums with songs of his own execution.November 24, 2011 Live TV Channel "Russia" during the presidential debate with Russian State Duma deputy Alexander Khinshtein, Zhirinovsky said of the "United Russia
