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Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy

Russia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent.

Putin braces for election stress test as Russians ‘feel the pain’ of struggling economy

Published September 17, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Russia’s upcoming election is expected to cement United Russia’s dominance, but voter turnout and its margin of victory could offer clues to public discontent.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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