An interesting and educational look at the Ukrainian presidential election - though a little dumbed down. From what I've heard, nobody in Ukraine is particularly excited about this election - more of the same no matter who wins. But it's still a momentous occasion. I'm inclined to think neither Tymoshenko or Yanukovych will do much to improve the country's situation. If I had a voice, my support would go to Yatsenyuk - the only man who doesn't seem to have hidden motives. But I don't have a voice. All I can do is sit back and watch it all go down.
The Ukrainian Presidential Election of 2010
It's election season in Ukraine. On Jan. 17, voters in the country will take to the polls to have their say about who should guide the country through the economic crisis and represent the country's interests to both the west and Russia. Here is an overview of the election and some of the candidates.
Background and the Orange Revolution
Current President Viktor Yushchenko rose to power in the wake of a tumultuous election in 2004. Considered to be the main opposition candidate in that election, Yushchenko competed against the government-supported and Russian-favored candidate Viktor Yanukovych.
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