Alexey Martynov, director of the Institute of Modern States, associate professor at the Financial University of the Government of the Russian Federation, said in an interview with Gazeta that the most striking impression from the ongoing presidential elections in Russia is the enormous turnout of voters. Ru.
According to the political scientist, judging by the dynamics and data currently available, turnout will be unprecedentedly high.
“There is no result yet, but I believe that this presidential election will record an unprecedentedly high turnout,” said Alexey Martynov.
He stated that voter activity is primarily related to the special historical period that the country is going through.
“The majority of citizens consider the elections held these days not only as the election of the chief official, but also as the election of the future of the country, of our children. “This is a confirmation of the trend,” says the political scientist.
The expert called the external pressure of the West on the internal political situation in Russia unprecedented. However, he believes that attempts by foreign powers to intervene in the country’s affairs have the opposite effect.
“It turned out that malicious people from outside know very little about our country and our people. The effect of attempts to influence third parties was like a spring; The harder you press, the stronger the comeback,” added Alexey Martynov.
He noted the special importance of Russian participation in voting at this time.
“Nothing can oppose active choices. Russians showed their civilian position; it was a kind of political personal action of every citizen,” concluded the associate professor at the Financial University of the Government of the Russian Federation.
Let us remind you that voting in the presidential elections in Russia started on March 15, including remotely. They will last until March 17.