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Vote is for the old Russian government (6)

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I believe the answer is:

soviet

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'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.

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(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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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