Ex-Mayor Seeks Duma Seat From Jail The St. Petersburg Times Published: October 26, 2011 (Issue # 1680) MOSCOW — A former Siberian mayor accused of extorting a half million-dollar bribe is running for a State Duma seat from jail, a Communist deputy said Monday. Former Bratsk Mayor Alexander Serov received the paperwork confirming his candidacy Friday. Serov was detained in February after obtaining […]