In the Heartland A Stavropol woman watches Putin campaign for his United Russia party in November. Under his leadership, the Kremlin has expanded its influence over the restive provinces.

• 中部地区一个斯塔罗波的妇女正在观看普京呼吁民众支持同意俄罗斯党的电视节目。在普京的领导下,克里姆林宫的影响在一度倔傲不驯的地区重新得以恢复。