As Russia rises, how does it project its power around the world? Are its successes genuine or merely sleights of hand? This series looks at the "ghost empire" behind Russian renewal and finds greatness both real and imagined.
Putin wins, surprising no one, but voter turnout rose
The election was never about whether Putin would win. But high voter turnout has been marred by reports of ballot stuffing and other unethical means of getting support for the incumbent president.
There are no surprises in Russia’s upcoming elections. Putin will win.