The election, marred by numerous reports of violations, lacked significant opposition presence after authorities declared organisations linked to imprisoned Alexey Navalny, the Kremlin’s most prominent foe, to be extremist.
While Russian President Putin remains popular, United Russia party has seen its support drop as living standards decline following years of economic stagnation.
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