"United Russia", having lost the status of the only beloved child, began to strengthen its ranks. At the last meeting, the candidacies of Sergei Chemezov (head of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise Rosoboronexport) and Vladimir Yakunin (head of the Russian Railways OJSC) were unanimously approved. Both of them will join the party's leadership council. Secretary of the Presidium of the General Council Vyacheslav Volodin said: “Both candidates represent successful monopolies that employ about 5 million people, their appearance will undoubtedly strengthen the party.” Apparently, financially.