1.   A parliamentary poll scheduled for March was also postponed.

2.   But independent election observers have already warned of violence ahead of the upcoming parliamentary poll.

3.   He is waiting to name a new cabinet until after the parliamentary poll.

4.   He is widely seen as the only viable candidate in the parliamentary poll, which could come as early as Thursday.

5.   Long delays mark start of parliamentary poll.

6.   Many voters are expected to split their votes, casting ballots for moderate parties in the parliamentary poll, but voting for the referendum.

7.   News reports have said a mass defection from the ruling camp could result before important parliamentary polls in April.

8.   That parliamentary poll was marred by violence.

9.   The new bloc, called Fatherland-All Russia, hopes to make a strong showing in parliamentary polls.

10.   The new group said it will step up political campaigns before upcoming elections, including the parliamentary polls next April, to publicize its demands.