As a result, enormous resources – both funds and officials’ time – were invested in youth movements created by Kremlin puppeteers, with two aims: control street political activity and prepare brigades for a future struggle – which might include ballot rigging – against political opponents.
En consecuencia, se invirtieron recursos enormes –tanto fondos como tiempo de funcionarios– en movimientos juveniles creados como marionetas del Kremlin con dos fines: controlar la actividad política en la calle y preparar brigadas para una lucha futura –de la que podían formar parte apaños electorales– contra oponentes políticos.