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On TikTok, Russia's Political Parties Court Voters Who Grew Up Under Putin

Party youth wings are appealing to younger voters with memes and anti-establishment rhetoric — while strictly staying within the Kremlin’s political boundaries.

  • Young voters (18-35) make up 25% of eligible Russian electorate
  • TikTok youth leaders for LDPR criticize corruption, appeal to memes and anti-establishment rhetoric
  • Communist Party's Komsomol Moskvy uses memes and video games to court young voters

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