Russian President Vladimir Putin is barred from a third consecutive term under Russian constitution.

Russia's Communist Party leader and presidential candidate Gennady Zyuganov (C) meets with supporters in Moscow, capital of Russia, February 28, 2008. Russia's presidential election will be held on March 2. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan) Photo Gallery>>>

Head of the Russian Liberal-Democratic Party and presidential candidate Vladimir Zhirinovsky gestures during his speech at a school in Moscow, capital of Russia, February 28, 2008. Russia's presidential election will be held on March 2. (Xinhua/Guo Qun)

(Xinhua News Agency February 29, 2008)