Russians Vote In Local And Regional Elections

DW: Russia votes in long-protested elections

Municipal and regional polls have taken place across the country. Attention was focused on Moscow's parliamentary vote following a crackdown on independent candidates and some of their supporters.

Russians on Sunday voted in local and regional elections across the country. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Moscow time (1700 UTC), with meaningful results expected on Monday.

In Moscow, more than 7 million people were eligible to elect 45 lawmakers to the city parliament, which is dominated by President Vladimir Putin's ruling United Russia party.

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WNU Editor: No kidding .... Reports Of Voting Irregularities In Russian Regional Elections (RFE).

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Today's Municipal Elections In Russia
Moscow residents vote in municipal election amid protests -- CBC/AP
Russians vote in local and regional elections after biggest protests in years -- Reuters
Russians cast their vote following summer of protest -- Euronews
Nationwide local elections wind up in Russia after weeks of Moscow protests -- RT
Ruling party set to lose seats in Moscow election despite crackdown -- The Telegraph
Moscow elections show that Russia's rulers face discontent -- DW
Putin votes at Moscow City Duma election -- TASS

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