The Moscow Times has this story about repressive ballot access laws in Russia. It is authored by Yelena Kotyonochkina, a former Moscow municipal deputy who now lives outside Russia.
The Moscow Times was formerly a print and on-line newspaper in Russia,, but it has been banned by the government and now is an on-line newspaper situated outside Russia.
Does it mention Kommiela was endorsed by Putin?
He was completely serious, too.