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Russians cast ballots on Day 2 of election marred by acts of protest Voters across Russia cast ballots Saturday on the second day of an election set to formalise six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin, who faces no serious challengers after crushing political dissent over his nearly 25 years of rule. The election comes against the backdrop of a ruthless crackdown that has stifled independent media and prominent rights groups. Putin's main foe, Alexei Navalny, died in an Arctic prison in February. At least half a dozen people were arrested for acts of vandalism in polling stations across Russia.