Why does Putin bother holding elections?
Russia is in the midst of an election, but we already know Vladimir Putin will win. He always wins. So why does Russia bother holding elections? What’s the point? Putin learned a lesson many years ago about the illusion of democracy, and it’s one he has never forgotten.
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Show Notes
Russia is in the midst of an election, but we already know Vladimir Putin will win. He always wins.
So why does Russia bother holding elections? What’s the point?
Putin learned a lesson many years ago about the illusion of democracy, and it’s one he has never forgotten.