The Kremlin plans to raffle off houses and holidays to shore up support for Putin ahead of an election: report

• The Kremlin is reportedly launching a nationwide raffle ahead of next year's presidential election.
• The prizes will include housing certificates and 300 trips across Russia, according to Meduza.
• The project aims to support Putin amid Russia's challenges with Western sanctions, the report said.

The Kremlin plans to shore up support for Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of next year's election by launching a nationwide raffle, according to the independent Russian outlet Meduza.