Russian citizens begin voting in presidential elections

Russian citizens commenced voting for their next president today, with the elections spanning from March 15th to 17th, determining the leadership for the next six years.

Starting from March 15th, over 94,000 polling stations across Russia will operate from 8 am to 8 pm. This marks the first time Russia is holding

Ella Pamfilova, the Chairperson of the Central Election Commission of Russia, noted that citizens appreciate this format as it provides them with additional voting options.

For the first time, residents from four newly integrated regions in Russia - Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia - are participating in the presidential elections. These territories were annexed by Russia in October 2022 following a

The candidates include the incumbent President Vladimir Putin, running as an independent candidate, Leonid Slutsky, the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, and MPs Vladislav Davankov and Nikolay Kharitonov. Putin, aged 71, has urged all eligible voters to participate, emphasizing patriotism.

This marks Putin's fifth presidential campaign in Russia. He currently enjoys nearly 90% support among Russian voters and is widely expected to win reelection for another six-year term.

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