Campaigning for Russia poll begins

As the political temperature rises, there are also new allegations of dirty tricks and electoral malpractice.

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With Russia’s presidential elections less than a month away, the five candidates have already begun campaigning. Vladimir Putin, the former president and current prime minister, is the favourite to win.

But as the political temperature rises, there are also new allegations of dirty tricks and electoral malpractice.

Rory Challands reports from Moscow.

Source: Al Jazeera