Independent observers, using the “Shpilkin method” created by Russian statistician Sergey Shpilkin, have identified discrepancies in the election results following Vladimir Putin’s recent victory in the Russian presidential election. According to their analysis, nearly 22 million to more than 31 million ballots were falsified. The unprecedented increase in fraudulent votes has sparked controversy in the country and raised concerns about electoral integrity.
Shpilkin’s method, which quantifies electoral fraud, has been recognized by NGOs but has also made him a target of the Kremlin, labeling him as a “foreign agent”. Despite the backlash, Shpilkin’s work sheds light on the discrepancies in the election results and raises questions about the integrity of the process. The use of mathematical analysis to identify fraudulent votes has become a tool for holding authorities accountable.
The allegations of millions of falsified votes have called into question the legitimacy of Putin’s victory and have brought attention to the need for transparency and fair elections. As independent observers continue to scrutinize the results, it remains to be seen how the Kremlin will address these concerns and uphold democratic principles.
