Russian elections like the parliamentary vote that begins today are hardly free. But they are critical to the government as a source of legitimacy.
Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/18/world/europe/russia-duma-election.html
Author : Ivan Nechepurenko
Publish date : 2026-09-18 07:26:00
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