Nikolai Kharitonov, a presidential hopeful from the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, has claimed a leading position in the recent debate rankings. This statement comes via a Telegram channel run by a political analyst, who also serves as the first deputy chairman of the commission for public examination of draft laws of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation, Alexander Asafov.
The same Telegram update lists Leonid Slutsky, the LDPR candidate, as the runner up in the debate standings, followed by Vladislav Davankov, who represents the New People party. The channel presents a clear ordering of contenders based on constructive engagement and audience appeal observed during the discussions.
In terms of scoring, the deputies backing Davankov and Slutsky earned an equal tally of points, each reaching 63, while Kharitonov’s backers accumulated 60. The overall rate, which aggregates both candidate performances and deputy contributions, places the Communist Party of the Russian Federation at the top with 93 points, the LDPR close behind with 91, and New People in a respectable third position with 90.
Analysts following the rankings note that the pattern appears logical and largely attributable to debate activity. Asafov pointed out that Kharitonov did not always manage to drive a fully constructive exchange with opponents, yet his more frequent participation and continuous effort to engage the audience helped preserve his visibility and influence during the debates.
As a broader observation from the commentary, the same analyst remarked that no single candidate dominated the conversation. Instead, the trend showed that consistency and willingness to participate in the public discourse had a meaningful impact on perceived performance. This insight reflects how audience engagement and frequency of presence can shape perceptions in a crowded political field.
It is important to place these developments in the context of the upcoming electoral timetable. The presidential elections in Russia were scheduled to unfold over a short window, with voting set to occur between mid-March and the middle of the month in 2024. The timing underscores the heightened attention on debate dynamics, as voters weigh not just policy positions but also communicative stamina and responsiveness under scrutiny.