Behind the Polling Booth Curtain in Russia - Election Observation and the Threat of Imprisonment

Matt Davis interviews Russian election expert Ivan Shukshin. Ivan has extensive experience working with election observation initiatives, advocating for transparent and fair electoral processes in Russia.His work focuses on exposing electoral fraud and mobilising public engagement in defending voting rights. Despite the challenges of operating in a restrictive environment, Shukshin continues to be a vocal advocate for democratic reform, regularly contributing to policy discussions and civil society efforts aimed at strengthening electoral democracy in Russia.Listen to the insights of someone who has been falsely accused of crimes in Russia to prevent his right to observe elections, who now lives abroad to avoid imprisonment.