The Russian presidential elections will start tomorrow (Friday) and will last for three days. Barring unforeseen events - the incumbent President Vladimir Putin is expected to keep his seat.
Putin has served as the country's president since 1999, with the exception of one term, between 2008-2012, in which he held the position of prime minister. The West claims that this is "democracy only in appearance", and some citizens are already preparing to protest. These will be the first elections that allow electronic voting, alongside traditional voting at polling stations.