Mintimer Shaimiev does not support idea of banning the activity of the Communist Party

The President of Tatarstan Mintimer Shaimiev being the co-chairman of the Supreme council of the party "Edinaya Rossiya ( Single Russia) ", does not support idea of banning the activity of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, moreover - the head of Republic considers it inadmissible. " I am convinced, that the majority of citizens will not support this. In conditions of progressing to multiparty system in Russia not by way of interdiction should go those who do not like communistic ideas of the Communist Party of Russian Federation having the steady electorate and rating ", - stated in interview to "Interfax" M.Shaimiev. " It seems to me, not realizing up to the end the negative consequences for the party, its leader Zjuganov, especially recently, commits extremes in his actions ".

For those who call dissolving the CPRF, M.Shaimiev advises to learn to popularize their ideology and ideas, " to bring them in masses so that they were supported by overwhelming majority of the population. For this purpose it is necessary to have skill and patience. Even in the advanced democratic countries, activity of Communist Parties where they exist is not forbidden. The Communist Party of Russian Federation did not break laws so as to forbid its activity ", emphasized Tatartsan leader.

Moreover M.Shaimiev has reminded, that the State Duma is a legislative body and it is impossible there to be guided by political emotions.

Revision of " the package agreement " in Duma he connects with reflection of changed alignment of forces in the lower chamber and does not see in such position anything reprehensible as it is normal parliamentary practice.