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The article presents an update on the political developments in Russia and in the United States. In Russia, the contest is between Russian President Boris Yeltsin and Gennady Zyuganov, the communist candidate for the Presidency of Russia. The economic implication of the presidential elections in Russia and the associated issues and concerns are mentioned in the article. From the U.S., information on the public's perception related to the possibility of Presidential Candidate Bob Dole's victory in the elections is provided.