Vladimir Putin has allegedly used this strategy in the past, including days before he was voted as Russia's president in 2012.
The Russian president is set to deliver a message to the Federal Assembly on February 21, according to the Telegram channel of the Russian publicationThe rally/concert is scheduled to take place in Luzhniki, in addition to a series of other events throughout the country. These events are also expected to be tied to the anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
The extra-recruiting ad is offering a payment of 500 rubles plus merchandise, as well as listing some of the artists expected to perform.correspondent and gave greater details regarding whether the artists named would be performing. This is not the first time Putin has allegedly used this strategy. In the past he has allegedly coerced or forced individuals to attend his rallies.
Police told the Russian RIA Novosti news agency that 130,000 people gathered at the 78,000-capacity stadium ahead of Putin's arrival.
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