The left wing in the Soviet Union was that of the Communist hard-liners.
Several successor parties are functioning, and Communist hard-liners have held several demonstrations without repercussions.
A cabal of Communist hard-liners was preparing to take back Russia from the forces of reform.
In the lower house today, deputies, especially Communist hard-liners, responded sourly to the appointment - and to the threat.
This was an evident reference to Communist hard-liners and a warning this week by military officials against threats to the stability of the state.
He claimed victory in Krasnodar, a prosperous agricultural center and home to prominent Communist hard-liners.
The protesters have accused the lawmakers of supporting the failed coup by Communist hard-liners.
Communist hard-liners have objected to creeping Western influence, though, inspiring a crackdown on "cultural poison."
Communist hard-liners know all too well how to exploit such ignorance.
General Makashov was dismissed from the army in 1991 for his support of the attempted coup by Communist hard-liners.