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Russians were urged by Yulia Navalnaya to vote for any candidate other than Putin at noon on Sunday, or to write “Navalny” on the ballot.
Russian officials have issued repeated warnings that those who obstruct elections may face jail time and other penalties.
According to observers, Putin and his administration seem determined to put down any protests in order to secure a decisive win.