The Russian authorities are using dubious claims to disqualify candidates previously cleared to run in the parliamentary election from September 18 to 20. The war in Ukraine is making the Kremlin even more cautious about who is allowed to campaign.
Getting eliminated from Russia’s parliamentary election results from something as simple as posting a photo of a work of art by British artist Banksy on social media. A message in homage of Lemmy Kilmister, the founder of the famous rock group Motörhead, can also unleash the wrath of the Russian authorities.
