Putin's opponents struggling to gain ground in Russian parliamentary election

The video discusses the political landscape in Russia, focusing on the struggle of a small group of Democrats against the ruling party, United Russia, in the upcoming parliamentary elections. Despite United Russia's control over media and political resources, their popularity has declined due to controversial comments by their leader, Dmitry Medvedev. Opposition parties, like PARNAS, face scandals, while Open Russia seeks support from international allies. The public shows little enthusiasm for the elections, with predictions of low voter turnout.

What challenges are the Democrats facing in the upcoming parliamentary election?

How has United Russia's control over Parliament and media affected its popularity?

What was Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev's response to pensioners' complaints?

What role does the opposition party PARNAS play in the current political climate?

What predictions are being made about voter turnout in the upcoming election?