Putin's Popularity Rooted in Nationalism

Russia's economy was struggling even before it was hit with western sanctions for annexing Crimea from Ukraine. Despite the downward trend, President Vladimir Putin's popularity has reached an all-time high on a wave of nationalistic fervor. But, as VOA's Daniel Schearf reports from Moscow, analysts say the high numbers are set to drop.

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