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Russian diplomats in Canada expect high turnout in State Duma elections
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Russian diplomats in Canada expect high turnout in State Duma elections

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  • Russian diplomats in Canada announced their readiness to accept everyone who wants to vote in the State Duma elections at three polling stations: at the embassy in Ottawa and the consulates general in Montreal and Toronto.
  • The sites will be open from 8:00 to 20:00 local time.
  • Significant turnout is expected, especially in Toronto, based on the experience of the 2024 presidential election, when over four thousand people voted.

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Why It Matters

To organize voting abroad, Russian diplomatic missions use the experience of previous elections, in particular the 2024 presidential elections.

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Russian diplomats in Canada expect a significant number of people willing to vote in the State Duma elections.

Russians living in Canada will be able to vote at three polling stations: at the embassy in Ottawa, at the consulates general in Montreal and Toronto.

WASHINGTON, September 17 - RIA Novosti. Russian diplomats in Canada expect a significant number of people wishing to vote in the State Duma elections and are ready to accept everyone who wants to vote, Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

Russians living in Canada will be able to vote at three polling stations: the embassy in Ottawa, the consulates general in Montreal and Toronto. The sites will be open from 8:00 to 20:00 local time.

“The greatest load traditionally falls on Toronto. We also expect a significant turnout in Montreal and Ottawa. Organizationally, the polling stations are ready to accept everyone,” said the Russian diplomat.

According to him, when preparing for the current elections, diplomats are guided by the experience of the 2024 presidential elections, when more than four thousand people voted in Canada.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Turnout at the State Duma elections among Russians in Canada will exceed four thousand people

    Likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • What is the exact number of Russians registered to vote in Canada?
  • Will additional measures be taken to handle the expected high turnout?

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PeopleOleg Stepanov
OrganizationsRussian Embassy in CanadaConsulate General of the Russian Federation in MontrealConsulate General of the Russian Federation in TorontoRIA Novosti
PlacesOttawaMontrealToronto
TopicsRussians in CanadaRussian Embassy in Ottawapolling stationsOleg Stepanov
This article was originally published by РИА Новости.

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