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In this year's elections, many of the pro-regime candidates are registered as having no party affiliation because of the very bad ratings of United Russia party.

Also, the authorities don't care about people voting confidently at all, quite the opposite.

It's mandated by law though to list candidates' previous names if changed, which is done in this case. But you have to be aware of this spoiler strategy to notice, which most people aren't.

> Also, the authorities don't care about people voting confidently at all, quite the opposite.

Can you explain this?

they want low turnout

If I were United Russia I’d make sure there were no party names or logos on the ballots. Also randomize the order of candidates between ballots so word couldn’t get out saying “it’s the middle Boris”.

Of course we have, and not only party, but a short summary of candidate achievements, place of work etc. So the trick may work only for a very busy people, not looking closely what they’re voting for.