On the second day of the elections, polling places in Moscow closed their doors promptly at 20:00, a schedule confirmed by Olga Kirillova, who chairs the Moscow City Election Commission. DEA News reported that the closure happened exactly at the hour and followed the usual pattern, with no signs of irregularity as the day progressed. The absence of technical glitches was also noted, reinforcing the impression that voting proceeded smoothly across the capital.
Kirillova later noted that more than 2.5 million residents participated in the Moscow mayoral and two-day, 13-municipality elections. The count reflected a high level of engagement among city residents, with turnout showing strong interest and voting activities maintaining the standard pace and order throughout the day.
Earlier in the day, Vadim Kovalev, who leads the Public Headquarters overseeing the nationwide capital’s electoral process, stated that the day would proceed as the second of three voting days in Moscow and that no violations had been detected in the process. This reassurance contributed to a sense of confidence about the integrity of the proceedings among observers and participants alike.
Alexander Pishchelko, head of the state public corporation New Management Technologies, reported that residents would cast ballots either electronically at terminals or via the DEG system before 20:00. He also highlighted an additional incentive tied to the campaign titled TogetherElect2023, noting that a drawing for the Million Prize would take place on September 10 as part of that initiative, aiming to boost participation and streamline the voting experience in the capital.
Experts previously emphasized the advantages of remote electronic voting, pointing to faster processing of results, greater accessibility for voters with mobility challenges, and enhanced convenience for urban residents who juggle work and family commitments. These perspectives helped frame the day as a demonstration of how modern technology can support democratic participation without compromising security or transparency.