Elections of deputies of the State duma of the Russian Federation of the eighth convocation: trends and forecasts

The article reveals the trends that characterize the course of the campaign for the election of deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation of the eighth convocation and form its problematic background. Based on the analysis of the scenarios of the elections to the lower house of the Russian Parliament in 2021 that have spread in the expert community and the assessment of the current political situation, the author's forecast judgment regarding the outcome of the election campaign is formed.