From March 15 to 17, Russia will hold presidential elections, the results of which are entirely predictable. Russian President Vladimir Putin will again receive an overwhelming majority of votes. Kremlin propaganda has created the image of a permanent “national leader,” a “tsar.” Not all Russians, however, succumb to this image. Alternative, independent candidates are, nevertheless,...
Putin’s political machinations delegitimize Russian presidential elections
By Vadim Shtepa / Eurasia Daily Monitor7 Mins Read