[HIGHLIGHTS] Outperforming Stalin: Putin struggles for historic result in Russia election

Putin needs a good result in the sham vote - to legitimize his power. If he completes another six-year term in the Kremlin, he will overtake Joseph Stalin, who led the Soviet Union from 1924 to 1953.

Putin would then be Russia's longest-serving head of state since Tsarina Catherine the Great in the 18th century. Outperforming Stalin: Putin struggles for historic result in Russia election.. As of: March 13, 2024, 12:52 p.m CommentsPressSplit One candidate, few opponents: the elections in Russia are considered a farce.