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3 things to watch for in Russia’s presidential election – other than Putin’s win, that is

  • Written by Adam Lenton, Assistant Professor of Politics & International Affairs, Wake Forest University

Russians will vote in a presidential election from March 15-17, 2024, and are all but guaranteed to hand Vladimir Putin a comfortable victory, paving the way for him to remain in power until at least 2030.

While the result may be a foregone conclusion, the election offers an important glimpse into the Kremlin’s domestic challenges as it...

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