Interest of citizens in the elections held in Russia is high – Karpenko

The interest of citizens in the elections held in the Russian Federation is high. This was noted by the Chairman of the CEC of Belarus Igor Karpenko after visiting polling stations in Sergiev Posad near Moscow, reports sb.by with reference to the CEC Telegram channel.

In the attention of Igor Karpenko issues of compliance of the electoral process with the norms of the legislation of Russia on elections and international standards, as well as ensuring public safety at polling stations. Monitoring of the election campaign is traditionally based on the principles of openness, objectivity and mutual respect for the sovereignty of the state.

After visiting polling stations, communicating with voters and national observers, the CEC Chairman noted:

- We record the high interest of citizens in the elections. It is also worth emphasizing the full readiness of members of election commissions to ensure security on the ground and strict observance of the basic principles of suffrage during voting.

The main day of elections to the state Duma is held in Russia, in Belarus, Russians can vote in 7 cities