About
Gennady Andreyevich Zyuganov is a Russian politician and has been the general secretary of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation since 1993. He has been a member of the State Duma since 1994. He also chairs the Union of Communist Parties – Communist Party of the Soviet Union (UCP-CPSU). Zyuganov has run for President of Russia four times, including in 1996 when he controversially lost to Boris Yeltsin in the second round.
Career Timeline
Head of Propaganda Department
Appointed as the head of the propaganda department for the Communist Party in Orel Oblast.
Leads Communist Party Revival
Becomes General Secretary of the newly formed Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF).
Presidential Election Loss
Loses presidential election to Boris Yeltsin in a controversial second round.
Continues as Party Leader
Remains a prominent voice in Russian politics as the leader of the CPRF.
Fourth Presidential Run
Runs for president again, but loses to Vladimir Putin.
Remains a Political Figure
Continues to lead CPRF, advocating for socialist policies.
Still a Relevant Voice
Maintains his position as leader, influencing Russian political discourse.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026