Everything you need to know about Russia’s 2024 presidential election

Russia’s 2024 presidential election isn't expected to bring change to the Kremlin.

With most opposition figures either in jail or abroad and many independent media outlets blocked, the Kremlin maintains tight control over the country's political system. March's vote is all but guaranteed to see President Vladimir Putin, 71, cement his place in power until at least 2030.

Nonetheless, the election is set to be closely watched by those looking for insight into Russia’s political machinations, as well as opinions across wider Russian society just over two years since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Here's what you need to know about the upcoming election, how voting works, who is challenging Putin and what this means for the global political stage.