The 2024 presidential election in Russia is not expected to bring significant change to the Kremlin, with President Vladimir Putin set to secure his fifth term. The election, scheduled for March 15-17, will see three token contenders alongside Putin, representing Kremlin-friendly parties. The opposition landscape is limited, with key figures either imprisoned or in exile. The vote is viewed by many as a plebiscite on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However, concerns about the fairness of the election persist, given past instances of forced voting and restrictions on free speech. Voting will take place at polling stations over three days, and online voting is introduced for the first time.