Estonian World Review provides news and opinions from the perspective of Estonians living abroad. Estonian World Review pakub uudised ja arvamusi välismaal elava eestlase pilgu läbi.
Most opinion polls in Russia indicate one thing: Putin’s popularity is high - 80%. This was recently confirmed by the nationwide municipal elections that delivered strong support for Mr. Putin.
Needless to say, international observers claimed the vote was rigged. In regional voting, political competition was limited as strong opposition candidates in some regions were even blocked from running by local authorities.