Russian prime minister victory is certain:Iranian ambassador

TEHRAN,Jan.1(MNA)--Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Mohammad Reza Sajjadi predicted that Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will easily win the March presidential elections. He said Putin remains popular among many Russians and his victory is all but certain. “Putin is much more popular than the United Russia party and therefore will win the majority of votes,” Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sajjadi told . Putin is the front runner in presidential elections. Putin has said he needs "no tricks" and would win support fairly.