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'Volgograd Obama' bids to be Russia's first black elected official

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A watermelon seller from Guinea-Bissau is bidding to become Russia's first black elected official
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A 37-year-old watermelon seller from Guinea-Bissau is bidding to become Russia's first black elected official

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A 37-year-old watermelon seller from Guinea-Bissau is bidding to become Russia's first black elected official

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Dubbed the "Volgograd Obama," Joachim Crima is standing in district elections in south Russia's Volgograd Region.

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Dubbed the "Volgograd Obama," Joachim Crima is standing in district elections in south Russia's Volgograd Region.

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"I was born in Africa, but I have lived in the district for 12 years and feel practically Russian," the watermelon seller says

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"I was born in Africa, but I have lived in the district for 12 years and feel practically Russian," the watermelon seller says

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"I have a son here and this is why I cannot be indifferent to the fate of the region," Crima says

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"I have a son here and this is why I cannot be indifferent to the fate of the region," Crima says

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"I want to make the lives of people who I consider my compatriots better. I am ready to work from morning until evening to resolve their problems,” he says

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"I want to make the lives of people who I consider my compatriots better. I am ready to work from morning until evening to resolve their problems,” he says

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The elections are due on October 11.

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The elections are due on October 11.

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