Russian President Vladimir Putin could receive 82% of the vote in the upcoming election, according to pollsters loyal to the Kremlin on Monday. Russians are due to head to the polls for a presidential election that concludes on Sunday, with Putin seeking a further six-year term. His election is seen as a foregone conclusion in the absence of any serious challenger, but the authorities are doing their utmost to present the poll as convincing. Three rival candidates, who either openly support Putin or who follow the Kremlin’s line, are seen as having no chance, with between 5% and 6% of the vote…