Physical voting for the Russian presidential election takes place from Friday March 15 to Sunday March 17. If the result is not in doubt, the suspense is important for the political elite.
For government figures, a potential reshuffle is a career issue. But for political sense, we must keep in mind that in Russia, real power has become increasingly concentrated in the hands of the head of state and his inner circle. The summit of power has been characterized by unfailing stability for two years, writes Anissa El Jabri.