20:20, 3 December 2003
Number of candidates for presidency in Georgia increased up to 15
The number of candidates for the presidency in Georgia increased up to 15. Lyana Amanatashvili, a 39-year-old economist, and Yuri Mikirtumian, a 42-year-old engineer, submitted their applications to the Central Election Commission on Tuesday.
Thus, 13 Georgians, 1 Russian and 1 Armenian pretend to the post of the President. Two of the candidates are women.
The deadline for application submission expired on Tuesday, 1 December, at 17:00 Moscow time.
Source: ITAR-TASS News Agency



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