CEC registered the federal list of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation for elections to the State Duma

This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the CEC resolution.

"To register a federal list of candidates for deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of Russia of the eighth convocation, nominated by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation in the number of 344 people," the document says.

It is noted that businessman Pavel Grudinin was excluded from the list.

The corresponding decision was made due to his failure to comply with the requirements of the law by the time he submitted documents for registration as a candidate.

It is clarified that he had to close accounts, stop keeping cash and valuables in foreign banks and alienate foreign financial instruments.

Earlier, the ex-wife of Pavel Grudinin, Irina, told the CEC that he was hiding a stake in the international financial company Bontro Ltd. It was reported that if these data are confirmed, he will not be allowed before the elections to the State Duma.