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Ella Pamfilova, Villain of the Moscow Vote Protest Movement, Belongs to a Dying Breed

Both the Russian government and the opposition have grown tired of her, analysts say.

Proposed Referendum on Pension Age Failed to Meet Deadline, Officials Say

The Russian public will not get to vote for or against government plans to raise their retirement age.

Putin Thanks Election Head for 'Most Transparent Election' in Russian History

Putin won nearly 77 percent of the vote on March 18.

U.S. Criticism of Russian Vote Based on 'Illiterate Lies,' Election Official Says

Russia's election commission refused to give accreditation to 4,500 monitors from Navalny’s media organization.

Russian Election Chief Scolds Kremlin Spokesman for Campaigning in Boss’s Favor

Peskov called Putin "an absolute leader" with no competition.

Russia Kicks Off Presidential Campaign, Promises 'Transparent' Elections

Russia will hold the "unprecedented" free elections on March 18, 2018

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