Russia Opens 333 Polling Stations Abroad for State Duma Elections
Election officials say early voting has already drawn about 14,000 ballots from Russian citizens in 28 countries.
Russia's Central Election Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have opened 333 polling stations in 152 countries for citizens voting in State Duma elections, according to TASS.
The report said approximately 14,000 Russian citizens in 28 countries have already cast early votes ahead of the main polling days.
TASS did not provide further details on the specific countries involved, the total number of eligible overseas voters, or the exact schedule for the elections.
The State Duma is the lower house of Russia's parliament. Elections to the body determine the composition of one of the country's key legislative institutions.
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- Election Commission, MFA open 333 polling stations in 152 countries for Duma elections — TASS (Russia)
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