Russian election will put new faces to old policies

The next parliament will contain the same parties with similar numbers of seats despite membership changes

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  • United Russia's strategy
  • Picking the right candidates
  • New faces
  • 'Loyal' opposition
  • Opposition liberals shut out
  • Turnout and apathy

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