The Great Russian Roulette: Guessing Putin’s Victory Margin

Hey there, blog readers!

So, the Russian “elections” are upon us, and it’s time to play the guessing game: What will be Putin’s margin of victory? Now, I’m not one to spoil the fun by peeking at the end of the book, but let’s just say that the writing’s been on the wall for quite some time.

The stage is set for March 15–17, and if the past is any prologue, we’re looking at a performance where the lead actor has already been handed the Oscar before the show even starts. Putin, sitting comfortably in the Kremlin’s driver’s seat since 2000, has been the longest-serving Russian leader since Stalin. And let’s not forget the constitutional changes ‘approved’ in a referendum that was as transparent as a brick wall, allowing him to stay in power until 2036.

Opposition? Well, that’s a tricky term in this context. The most prominent opposition figure, Alexei Navalny, tragically died in jail under suspicious circumstances just a month before the election. And the other candidates? Let’s just say they’re more ‘Kremlin-friendly’ than a bear in a honey shop.

Now, I’m no FSB agent (and even if I were, I wouldn’t tell you!), but if I were to throw a number into the hat, I’d say Putin’s victory margin might just be as vast as Siberia itself. But hey, this is all in good fun, right? No hard feelings, Vlad!

Remember, folks, this is all speculation. The real results will come out soon enough, and we’ll see who gets the bragging rights to be the oracle of our times. Until then, keep your guesses coming and stay tuned for the grand reveal!