Vladimir Putin plans to win Russia's parliamentary election no matter how unpopular his party is
- Written by Regina Smyth, Professor of Political Science, Indiana University
President Vladimir Putin addresses his United Russia party at its June 2021 convention, where members convened to choose candidates and draft a strategy for the country's upcoming election. Grigory Sysoyev\TASS via Getty ImagesDespite its dismal approval rating, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ruling political party can – and likely...

















