Emerging Market Economist, Emerginomics

Tatiana Orlova

Emerging Market Economist

Emerginomics

Macroeconomics

<p>On 18 March, the Russians are heading for ballot boxes to vote in the presidential election. While the outcome of the election is a foregone conclusion, it remains to be seen whether the lopsided election campaign secures a decent turnout. The recovering economy and relatively stable oil prices provide a positive backdrop for the election. President Putin has already unveiled outlines of the economic programme of the next term envisaging a tilt from defence spending towards investment into infrastructure and demographics. Ahead of the election, the government has announced a new Eurobond placement.</p>

On 18 March, the Russians are heading for ballot boxes to vote in the presidential election. While the outcome of the election is a foregone conclusion, it remains to be seen whether the lopsided election campaign secures a decent turnout. The recovering economy and relatively stable oil prices provide a positive backdrop for the election. President Putin has already unveiled outlines of the economic programme of the next term envisaging a tilt from defence spending towards investment into infrastructure and demographics. Ahead of the election, the government has announced a new Eurobond placement.

Russia: Presidential Election Is Scheduled for 18 March. Will Middle-Class Boycott Ruin the Turnout?