Daria Gușă: Alegerile parlamentare din Rusia confirmă dominația regimului Putin. 'Normalitate, patriotism, antiprogresism!'

Russia is holding elections for the State Duma from September 18-20, marking the first parliamentary vote since the Ukraine invasion. The ruling party, United Russia, leads in polls, with a significant chance of maintaining a parliamentary majority. Daria Gușă notes that the elections are underreported in Western media and highlights a conservative political message dominating the campaign. The Communist Party remains a key player, balancing social issues with support for the war. The Liberal Democratic Party features Viktor Bout, a controversial figure, to boost visibility. The Just Russia party is struggling to meet electoral thresholds, while the New People party focuses on everyday issues. The anti-war party Yabloko was excluded from the ballot, raising concerns about political diversity. Overall, the elections reflect a shift towards conservative values in Russian politics, with United Russia expected to retain its dominant position.