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Potemkin polls: Russia’s elections

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Elections Under Scrutiny: The Kremlin's Facade

This chapter explores the discrepancy between the Kremlin's claims of electoral success for United Russia and the reality of significant opposition gains, particularly through the efforts of Alexei Navalny. It discusses various tactics employed to suppress genuine opposition and highlights the growing legitimacy of the Communist Party amid a politically aware electorate seeking change.

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