'Shpilkin method': Statistical tool gauges voter fraud in Putin landslide
Nearly half of votes for Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election were fraudulent, according to Russian media reports.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Independent reports by Russian media outlets utilizing a statistical method by analyst Sergey Shpilkin suggest that nearly half of the votes received by Vladimir Putin in Russia’s recent presidential election were fraudulent. Western critics have condemned the election as neither free nor fair, with Putin claiming victory with a record-breaking percentage. The Shpilkin method employs polling station turnout to detect anomalies, indicating significant manipulation in Putin’s favor. While the method has limitations, experts emphasize the importance of these estimates in countering the narrative of a unified Russian support for Putin and highlighting the nuanced reality of the situation.