Whether or not this is true, it shows how cynically the political process is seen in Russia.

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The Hammers were lucky not to be reduced to nine men after Chilean Javier Margas cynically cut down the Frenchman, failing to receive even a yellow.

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They cynically pad the bottom of their lists with celebrities, knowing that these will attract votes but will not get elected.

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