If the CEC confirms Shenderovich’s registration in the by-elections for the 201st University District of Moscow, Maria Gaidar promised to withdraw her candidacy. The famous satirist writer ((http://www.ej.ru/dayTheme/entry/1984/ announced his intention to run)) on Monday. “I have a very good attitude towards Shenderovich, and my position has remained unchanged: there must be a single candidate from democratic forces,” she said. The final list of candidates for the 201st district will be known on October 19.