Why Russia's presidential election is like no other.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will win the election -- that's a given. He maintains the overwhelming support of the Russian people, while the state has kicked his main opponent out of the race and sanctioned other candidates in the running.

The outcome is so deeply etched in stone, even Putin himself seems bored. His campaign has been woefully lackluster.

 March 18, thats today,there will be one thing for the President to worry about in it Turnout. It could be embarrassingly low, from polls suggestion and could raise questions about the legitimacy of Putin's long-running authority.

Does turnout matter?

Putin is seeking a second consecutive term as president -- a fourth altogether -- to cement his power.