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Dmitry Surnin

Protesters question fairness of Putin’s electoral victory in Russia

Russians who stood united against Vladimir Putin awoke on Monday to their new political reality. Putin was re-elected. While thousands took to the streets to protest the election, they’re also realistic. Many are trying to answer the question, now what?

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