Vote is for the old Russian government (6)
I believe the answer is:
soviet
'the old russian government' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both groups as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
'vote is' is the wordplay.
'vote is' can be anagrammed to 'SOVIET'.
But, I am unsure how the anagram is indicated.
'for' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for soviet that I've seen before include "Old government council" , "Russian workers' council, originally" , "Cold war rival" , "Former Russian council" , "Relating to the USSR" .)