Putin's opponents struggling to gain ground in Russian parliamentary election

The video discusses the political landscape in Russia, focusing on the struggle of a small group of Democrats against the ruling party, United Russia, in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Despite United Russia's control over media and political resources, their popularity has declined due to controversial comments by their leader, Dmitry Medvedev. Opposition parties, like PARNAS, face scandals, while Open Russia seeks support from international allies. The public shows little enthusiasm for the elections, with predictions of low voter turnout.

What is the main challenge faced by the Democrats in the upcoming election?

• Internal party conflicts

• Financial constraints

• Media control and administrative resources

• Lack of candidates

What has contributed to the decline in United Russia's popularity?

• Foreign interference

• Natural disasters

• Comments by Dmitry Medvedev

• Economic recession

What scandal affected the opposition party PARNAS?

• Financial embezzlement

• Leader's personal scandal

• Leader's controversial comments

• Election rigging

Who is supporting the opposition group Open Russia?

• An international NGO

• A local business tycoon

• A former billionaire in exile

• A foreign government

What is the predicted public response to the election?

• High voter turnout

• Unpredictable voter turnout

• Moderate voter turnout

• Low voter turnout