Russian Voters' Perspective: Little Hope of Influencing the Presidential Election

TLDRRussian voters in Belgrade and Pagor have little hope of influencing the presidential election. They queue outside polling stations to show support but admit that the result is already decided. Serbia's open borders to Russia attract thousands of Russians, including those fleeing sanctions or opposing the government in Moscow. Putin is expected to secure a landslide victory in the election, tightening his grip on power.

Key insights

🗳️Russian voters in Belgrade and Pagor queue outside polling stations but admit they have little hope of influencing the presidential election.

🤝Serbia's open borders to Russia attract thousands of Russians, including those fleeing sanctions or opposing the government in Moscow.

🌐Rough estimates put the number of Russians in Serbia at up to 100,000.

Some voters in Montenegro show support for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny's allies.

🇷🇺Putin is expected to secure a landslide victory, tightening his grip on power.

Q&A

Do Russian voters in Belgrade and Pagor believe they can influence the presidential election?

No, they admit they have little hope of influencing the election.

Why do thousands of Russians go to Serbia?

Serbia's open borders to Russia attract thousands of Russians, including those fleeing sanctions or opposing the government in Moscow.

How many Russians are estimated to be in Serbia?

Rough estimates put the number of Russians in Serbia at up to 100,000.

Are there supporters of Alexei Navalny's allies in Montenegro?

Yes, some voters in Montenegro show support for Alexei Navalny's allies.

What is the expected outcome of the Russian presidential election?

Putin is expected to secure a landslide victory, tightening his grip on power.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Russian voters in Belgrade and Pagor queue outside polling stations to show support in the presidential election.

00:11They admit they have little hope of influencing the election.

01:23Serbia's open borders attract thousands of Russians, including those fleeing sanctions or opposing the government in Moscow.

01:55Some voters in Montenegro show support for Alexei Navalny's allies.

02:12Putin is expected to secure a landslide victory in the election.