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Prokhorov's Party Unknown to Russians

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Mikhail Prokhorov has said said that he will step down as the leader of "Right Cause" party if it doesn't make it to the Russian parliament. If it succeeds, he says he will stay for the entire term. He may not be around for long.Two polls conducted after he announced his decision to enter politics show that less than 1% of Russians are ready to vote for the "Right Cause" Party in the December parliamentary elections. Prokhorov becomes party leader June 25, two days after the draft and five days before owners are likely to lock out players.