17 Facts About Albert Makashov

Colonel General Albert Mikhailovich Makashov is a Russian officer and a nationalist-communist politician.

Albert Makashov became major general of the Red Army in 1979, serving in the Caucasus region.

Albert Makashov then supported the Soviet coup d'etat attempt that took place later in the same year.

Albert Makashov's running mate was Alexey Sergeyev.

On May 14,1991, Albert Makashov announced that he would run for president.

Albert Makashov declared his goal as president would be to preserve Russia as a power by insuring that it be strong and wealthy.

Albert Makashov promised that would fight for the preservation of a strong Soviet Union and its armed forces.

Albert Makashov promised that to restore law and order to Russian society.

Albert Makashov opposed the privatization of Russian industries, arguing that enterprises should instead be placed under the control of worker collectives.

Albert Makashov additionally proposed changing the RSFSR's political system so that its parliament and its local soviets would be elected by workers' collectives rather than through popular elections.

Albert Makashov attacked liberal media, accusing them of distributing anti-military propaganda.

Albert Makashov's candidacy received the backing of neo-Stalinist Nina Andreyeva.

Two of the groups which Albert Makashov intended to focus on getting the votes of were military personnel and "patriotic" Russians.

Jewish associations and a number of commentators have accused Albert Makashov of being antisemitic.

David Duke, who visited Moscow in 1999, met Albert Makashov and expressed his support for the General.

Albert Makashov was among the signatories of the "Letter of 5000", which was described as "an appeal to the prosecutor general urging him to review the activity of all Jewish organizations in Russia due to their alleged extremism" against non-Jews.

Amongst the 500 signatures, Albert Makashov was among 19 members of the State Duma.