Darth Vader Enters Ukrainian Politics
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A local resident dressed as the Star Wars Darth Vader visits the mayor's office in Odessa, Ukraine, Nov. 14, 2011.
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A local resident dressed as the Star Wars Darth Vader shows papers near the mayor's office in Odessa, Ukraine, Nov. 14, 2011.
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"Darth Vader", the leader of the Internet Party of Ukraine, walks during a rally in front of the Ukrainian Central Elections Commission in Kiev, Ukraine, April 3, 2014.
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"Darth Vader", the leader of the Internet Party of Ukraine, stands during a rally in front of the Ukrainian Central Elections Commission in Kiev, Ukraine, April 3, 2014.
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A candidate, presenting himself in the character of "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader and representing the Internet Party of Ukraine which runs for parliament, gestures in front of a crying boy during a meeting with his supporters and voters in Kiev, Ukraine, Oct. 22, 2014.
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A person dressed as Star Wars character Darth Vader visits a polling station during a regional election in Odessa, Ukraine, Oct. 25, 2015.
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Policemen detain a person dressed as Star Wars character Chewbacca during a regional election near a polling station in Odessa, Ukraine, Oct. 25, 2015.
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