The status of a foreign representative does not prevent its holder from participating in elections in Russia, but foreign representatives are required to comply with restrictions under the law. This was reported by RIA News Citing the Russian Ministry of Justice.
The status of the foreign representative must be stated when applying to the CEC.
“In addition, such a candidate must indicate this information on the signature sheet, in campaign materials, and information regarding the candidate’s status must be included at the information booth in the voting room and on the ballot paper,” the Justice Department said. .
The response of the Ministry of Justice came against the background of the statement made by TV presenter Tatyana Lazareva, who announced her intention to participate in the elections to the Moscow City Duma together with 44 of her comrades. Lazareva said that the purpose of her nomination was to check whether the status of a foreign representative violated her right to stand for election.
Before that, it was known that the number of foreign agents in Russia was increasing. augmented It has more than tripled in three years, reaching 579 natural and legal persons, as well as media and non-profit organizations, as of the beginning of March 2024.
Formerly in the State Duma approved Soon recognition of singer Alla Pugacheva as a foreign agent.
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Source: Gazeta
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