Understanding Election Manipulation and Putin's Victory

TLDRIn the Russian presidential election, manipulation of the vote and electronic voting is a new element. The Kremlin, which runs and counts the votes, seeks to make the elections look plausible. Putin's approval ratings may be high, but his trust ratings are lower. The election is a reflection of deeper processes in Russia, including the cultivation of a new elite and the slide into a shabby police state.

Key insights

🗳️Manipulation of the vote and electronic voting is a new element in the Russian presidential election.

👍Putin's approval ratings may be high, but his trust ratings are lower.

💼The election reflects the cultivation of a new elite and the slide into a shabby police state in Russia.

🇷🇺Putin has been in power in Russia for 24 years and has become an icon of the country.

💡The election is a symptom of the deeper processes taking place in Russia.

Q&A

What is the new element in the Russian presidential election?

The new element is the manipulation of the vote and electronic voting.

What is the difference between Putin's approval ratings and trust ratings?

Putin's approval ratings may be high, but his trust ratings are lower.

What does the election reflect in Russia?

The election reflects the cultivation of a new elite and the slide into a shabby police state.

How long has Putin been in power in Russia?

Putin has been in power in Russia for 24 years.

What does the election symbolize in Russia?

The election is a symptom of the deeper processes taking place in Russia.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Manipulation of the vote and electronic voting is a new element in the Russian presidential election.

03:24There are cases of Ballot Box stuffing and manipulation of the electronic voting in the election.

02:45Although Putin's approval ratings are high, his trust ratings are lower.

04:06The election reflects the cultivation of a new elite and the slide into a shabby police state in Russia.

04:32Putin has been in power in Russia for 24 years.

05:31The election is a symptom of the deeper processes taking place in Russia.