Russia: legislative elections whose outcome already appears determined
Russians have been voting since Friday to renew the State Duma, in an election whose result raises little uncertainty, according to RFI.
From Friday, September 18 through Sunday evening, September 19, Russian voters are being called to renew the composition of the State Duma, the lower chamber of Parliament, reports RFI.
According to the radio station, this legislative election leaves little room for uncertainty as to its outcome.
RFI does not specify, in the available excerpt, the details of the political forces at play or the precise voting procedures, but underscores the predictable nature of the announced result.
Further information on the conduct of the election and its results should be released once counting is completed Sunday evening.
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