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[–] gregorum@lemm.ee 26 points 8 months ago (10 children)
[–] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 19 points 8 months ago (8 children)

there is a charismatic russian with serious testicles attempting to run against putin. i remember reading this challengers name means 'hope' in russian, and he has a small chance of getting the signatures he needs to be on the ballot.

i would bet this is an attempt to discredit this specific individual

[–] remotelove@lemmy.ca 13 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

He isn't in prison.. yet?

Edit: It is suspected that the Kremlin occasionally allows opposition candidates, for a number of reasons: 1. It may be an attempt to show that elections are legitimate and Putin is not just running alone. Or. 2. It's a way to judge public sentiment or track regions and communities that are starting to oppose the government and Putin. At a minimum, it's an efficient way to help create targeted propaganda.

Sure. You can vote in Russia, but it's not for the reasons that you think.

[–] Limitless_screaming@kbin.social 8 points 8 months ago

He fall out of window on 13th of march, will be tragic, will be missed.

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