Russia election: Stage-managed vote will give Putin another term - BBC News

In Borovsk, Steve Rosenberg looks at the Russia Putin wants you to see - and Russia in reality.

11 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsWar in UkraineImage caption, Vladimir Ovchinnikov's street art adorns the walls of Borovsk - except when it becomes too politicalBy Steve RosenbergRussia Editor, BorovskAs I walk around Borovsk, two things strike me about this town 60 miles (100km) from Moscow.

First, there is almost no sign of the presidential election coming up this weekend.

I see few election banners or billboards and no political flyers being handed out.

Not surprising, really. The absence of election preparations mirrors the absence of drama surrounding a stage-managed event that will hand Vladimir Putin a fifth term in the Kremlin.

The other thing you can't help noticing in Borovsk is the street art. It's everywhere.

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