Russian Parliamentary Election Turnout Tops 44.5%, Election Body Says

Turnout in Russia's parliamentary election has exceeded 44.5%, the country's Central Election Commission reported, according to Russian state news agency TASS.

The figure, posted on the commission's official website, reflects data recorded as of 9:00 p.m. GMT, TASS reported.

TASS did not provide further details on the breakdown of the turnout figures by region or the total number of registered voters. The Central Election Commission is the body responsible for overseeing and reporting on the conduct of elections in Russia.

Further updates on the final turnout and results of the election were not immediately available.