With all political opposition eliminated and Russia firmly in the grip of what analysts call “mature authoritarianism,” the country prepares for a March presidential vote devoid of competition and, if the Kremlin has its way, ushers Vladimir Putin into another six-year term without surprises.

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      11 months ago

      Absolutely and we don’t know how that kind of power would affect us because we’ve never been subjected to having it.