Super Putin: Russian president expected to win election 🇷🇺

An exhibition lauding Russia's president opened days after Putin made the widely expected announcement that he was to run for president in this year’s elections.

Vladimir Putin is expected to win another 6 years in power when Russians go to the polls in March.

The country has a tightly managed electoral system - candidates are carefully screened, and few surprises are expected.

In the latest of our series that is looking ahead to the big stories of this year.

Al Jazeera's Rory Challands reports from Moscow.

[imaniimani]

I go hard like Vladimir Putin... Only president with common sense

[wym]

I want him to stay as president...can't imagine Russia without him

[Edison-pv]

I think Putin should be president forever.

[tamjansan]

He is the Man !!! Congratulations to Russian people !!! God Bless !

[yasircarafat]

None can stand on his way or even to challenge with this guy

[cristiancorjan]

Put is like a king. Without him, the world is going to sink in American anarchy.

[naanaa]

The world needs Super Putin right now.

[Oldreprobate]

Sure hope there's no American interference in the election process.

[David_Bower]

Don't like Putin myself but he's very intelligent and great at helping to keep the Americans in check.

[clementyang]

Honestly if he’s a good president, I don’t really care how many terms he ran

[funki]

People took to the streets of Iran. Russian should follow suit.

[faustolifeexplorer]

Putin its a super smart World Leader.  Just listening to him talking its enough to clearly see how good he is.Congratulations in his re Election, because he will WIN.

[TruthBeTrue]

I like Putin as a leader. He is very intelligent and articulate even when put on the spot with random questions. His responses go to the root of the problem showing his knowledge of the situation. I think the world needs more leaders of this calibre.

[ZCorradoVRZ]

I would love to vote for Putin if I was Russian, best, most sensible and reasonable president.

[michaelzzz]

Donald Trump is going to help him get elected

[anythingeyesay]

Therefore, you son of man, prophesy against Gog, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD; Behold, I am against you, O Gog: You shall fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, says the Lord GOD.  I will give you unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured.

[JMH]

i need money honey! ur being a very bad husband! do u want another bad storm. grrr! NOW

[waldensmith]

Pres Putin is a great leader. I encourage all Russian people to vote for Pres Putin. I remind the Russian people of Pres Putin taking over from his predecessors and the tremendous progress Russia has made under Pres Putin leadership. Elections have consequences so in my view its vital the Russian people choose a responsible leader similar to Americans electing Pres Trump. God bless Pres Putin his Adm and all the lovely Russian people. Happy Orthodox Christmas to all.