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When Putin won in 2012, Russians took to the streets. Why not this time? | Anastasya Manuilova

Since then, the Russia’s economy has tanked and so has our global reputation, but this week has been surprisingly free of protest
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - MARCH 10: Anti-Putin protesters attend a rally at Novy Arbat street, March, 10, 2012 in Central Moscow, Russia. Vladimir Putin claimed victory in Russia's Presidential Election on March 4 which were alleged to have beeen marred by widespread violations. About ten thousand are thought to have attended the demonstration against Vladimir Putin's apparent domination of Russian politics. (Photo by Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images)

The Russian presidential election concluded on Sunday with the expected result – for his latest six-year term. Despite this, there are some notable aspects: Putin’s win with 76% share of the vote and a 70% turnout was particularly decisive, and few seem to be disputing these figures – that is, at

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