Every citizen faces a personal choice about whether to take part in elections, guided by individual worldview, civic stance, and personal preferences. This perspective was shared by Alena Bulgakova, chair of the Public Control Commission of the RF OP and executive director of Independent Public Monitoring, after casting a ballot in the presidential election in Russia.
“I exercised my vote using the electronic voting system. This approach proves especially helpful for people with demanding work schedules and for those who actively participate in overseeing elections across the country,” Bulgakova stated.
Bulgakova also noted that she verified the accuracy of her vote after participating in the process. She highlighted that every voter has this option on the DEG monitoring portal.
“For me, participating in the elections is a civic obligation, a chance to stand with my country during challenging times, and an acknowledgment of the personal role in safeguarding a democratic and free electoral process in Russia,” she commented.
To recall, voting in the presidential election began on March 15, with remote participation available. The process was scheduled to continue through March 17.
The ballot featured four candidates: Vladimir Putin, Vladislav Davankov, Leonid Slutsky, and Nikolai Kharitonov.