
Member of the Moscow Regional Duma committee Vladislav Mirzonov said that the institution of election observers is critical to ensuring transparency, protecting the rights of voters and strengthening the legitimacy of the electoral process in Russia.
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The President of the Russian Federation has appointed elections to the State Duma of the ninth convocation for September 20, 2026. For the first time, residents of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions will take part in the voting.
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The presence of observers at elections ensures citizens' trust in the final result and protects the right of their vote to be taken into account, said Vladislav Mirzonov, a member of the Moscow Regional Duma Committee on Social Policy and Health.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has scheduled elections of deputies to the State Duma of the ninth convocation for September 20, 2026, voting will take place over three days - from September 18 to 20.
For the first time, residents of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions will take part in the Duma elections.
MOSCOW, September 14 - RIA Novosti. The presence of observers at elections ensures citizens' trust in the final result and protects the right of their vote to be taken into account, said Vladislav Mirzonov, a member of the Moscow Regional Duma Committee on Social Policy and Health.
“Observers protect the right of every vote to be counted, prevent violations and increase the transparency of the process. Their presence strengthens the legitimacy of elections and teaches society about active citizenship,” Mirzonov told RIAMO.
He added that by maintaining independent and fair monitoring, authorities maintain justice and stability in the country.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Holding elections to the State Duma on September 18-20, 2026.
Very likely · Within years

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