"Participating in the presidential election in 2024 is the most important political decision of my life. I am not backing down from my intentions," said Nadezhdin, vowing to appeal the decision in court.
Russian authorities have previously barred any candidate who poses a real threat to Putin, such as the jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, admitting only a handpicked coterie of candidates who cooperate with the regime.
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